QUALITY PEER REVIEW (RN)

UHS • Washington, DC

130d

About The Position

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved 'High Performing' status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience. In addition, GW Hospital receiving 'High Performing' designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, 'High Performing' is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. 'At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients,' says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. 'These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.' Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required. BSN preferred.
• Minimum two years experience in hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research or medical records.
• Clinical chart review and abstraction experience required.
• Successful completion of applicable required certification and training programs to include, but not limited to, ACS BQIP SCR training/certification within 6 months of hire.
• 5 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience with databases, data entry and/or database management preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• Knowledge of licensure regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization and state/federal standards.
• Knowledge of Performance Improvement methodology and Outcomes Management.
• Statistical analysis skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving, data assembly and action planning ability leading to the development of actions plans that will prove helpful in achieving measurable objectives.
• Ability to organize, formulate, educate and facilitate problem solving teams.
• Demonstrative ability to work without supervision towards a desired outcome.
• Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, Ms Word, Database management.
• Ability to interact with all members of the surgical team and administrative staff in a professional and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of Hospital Quality Assurance, Management and Improvement by collecting, reporting, and analyzing data.
• Identify and address opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate activities and support the development and implementation of medical staff and hospital service performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist in achieving compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees