PROGRAM MGR - STROKE

Quality Assurance Specialist

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. GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings by U.S. News & World Report. 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, Prostate Cancer Surgery, and Stroke. 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. "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.

Summary

Assist in the implementation of Hospital Quality Assurance, Management, and Improvement by collecting, reporting, and analyzing data; identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement; coordinating activities, and supporting the development and implementation of medical staff and hospital service performance improvement initiatives. Assist in achieving compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.

Benefit Highlights

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!

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About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

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 action 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

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.