Trauma PI&Patient Safety Nurse
About The Position
Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care. The PIPS RN work in collaboration with the Trauma Program Director, Data Analyst Nurse Manager, and entire trauma team to monitor and coordinate trauma program and system elements to ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), NYS, and facility PI requirements for a verified trauma center. Applies advanced clinical expertise and systematically and continuously monitors trauma patient and quality outcome data and prepare for quality review. Requires the ability to manage challenging situations and have crucial conversations for the purpose of reaching consensus, maintaining accountability, and consistency among health care professionals. Participation in the regional, state and national trauma performance improvement activities such as Trauma Quality Improvement (TQIP). Additional responsibilities include abstraction of required data on trauma patients for inclusion into the trauma data registry and validation of trauma registry data.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field required. Must complete within 6 months of hire ACS-COT TOPIC course
- NYS RN License
- Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft office applications to include spreadsheets and relational database applications.
- Five years of emergency department or surgical critical care/trauma required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the performance improvement process, data quality improvement processes, data analysis, process modeling, and quality measures preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor and coordinate trauma program and system elements to ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), NYS, and facility PI requirements for a verified trauma center.
- Apply advanced clinical expertise and systematically and continuously monitor trauma patient and quality outcome data and prepare for quality review.
- Manage challenging situations and have crucial conversations for the purpose of reaching consensus, maintaining accountability, and consistency among health care professionals.
- Participate in the regional, state and national trauma performance improvement activities such as Trauma Quality Improvement (TQIP).
- Abstract required data on trauma patients for inclusion into the trauma data registry and validation of trauma registry data.
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
