Northeast Georgia Health System-posted 2 months ago
Gainesville, GA
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

The Rapid Response Performance Improvement Coordinator is responsible for leading initiatives that promote high-quality clinical outcomes during patient deterioration events. This role supports timely and effective response through data-driven analysis, education, and process improvement. By leveraging performance metrics and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, the coordinator ensures a balance between optimal care delivery and efficient resource utilization. This goal-oriented position plays a key role in driving change and enhancing staff readiness based on current quality data and trends. The Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Medical and Surgical Critical Care Services.

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Rapid Response Quality Improvement Program.
  • Perform concurrent and retrospective case reviews to identify provider and/or system-related improvement opportunities.
  • Manage the data collection, monitoring and reporting of identified PI issues, ensuring action plans are implemented and loop closure completed.
  • Maintain all Rapid Response performance improvement program files and paperwork, including agendas, minutes and databases.
  • Create reports, tables, charts and graphs that accurately reflect the Rapid Response Program's Performance Improvement activities and data.
  • Present Rapid Response performance improvement data to various hospital committees or outside agencies at the request of Rapid Response Leadership.
  • Create and maintain the Rapid Response Performance dashboard/data showing all required key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate with the Nursing Directors and Executive Director to assure the Rapid Response Performance Improvement Program is driven by Rapid Response data.
  • Develop, implement and maintain a process for reviewing and analyzing Rapid Response reports, sharing findings with Rapid Response leadership on a regular basis.
  • Assist Rapid Response Leadership in the creation of practice management guidelines when indicated by Rapid Response data and/or Rapid Response case review.
  • Collaborate with Variance and Events Committee (VEC), Practice Review Committee (PRC), Resuscitation Committee, and other committees when indicated.
  • Assist in the orientation of new emergency staff and providers in areas pertaining to the emergency performance improvement program.
  • Participate in regional, state and national conferences at the request of Rapid Response Leadership.
  • Obtain annual continued education as required by NGMC.
  • Actively participate in Rapid Response/Critical Care and PI-related professional organizations.
  • Maintain awareness of all current state and national regulatory requirements related to Rapid Response performance improvement.
  • Ensure the Rapid Response Program is compliant with the PIPS program and with the hospital's overall PI program.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Medical Surgical Critical Care Nursing Director.
  • Current RN licensure in the State of Georgia.
  • National certification in a clinical within 6 months of hire.
  • Membership of professional organization within three months of hire.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Minimum five (5) years experience in Critical Care Nursing; including performance improvement and database management responsibilities.
  • National Certification in Clinical Specialty preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
  • Experience in leading interdisciplinary performance improvement projects and advanced knowledge of clinical deterioration pathways preferred.
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