Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Specialist (Cancer Center)
Parkland Health
•Onsite
About The Position
Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day. The Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for organizing and coordinating Performance Improvement and Patient Safety activities at a departmental level within Parkland.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a health related field.
- Five years of experience working with performance improvement issues.
- Knowledge of data management and process improvement.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and their interpretation as related to areas of responsibility.
- Ability to operate a computer to input and extract information using word processing, spread sheet and data base software.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to employ effective problem solving and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Oncology Experience a plus
- Laboratory Services Only: Must be certified by one of the following: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Technologist (MT) - Department of Health Services (HHS) formerly (HEW), Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - national certification agency
- Nurses Only: Must have current RN license or valid temporary license with the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.
- Nurses Only: Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer Military Training Network.
- Nurses Only: Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
Responsibilities
- Organizing and coordinating Performance Improvement and Patient Safety activities at a departmental level within Parkland.
Benefits
- Resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
