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QUALITY SAFETY SPECIALIST - PERINATALUniversity of New Mexico - Hospitals • Tijeras, NM, US
QUALITY SAFETY SPECIALIST - PERINATAL

QUALITY SAFETY SPECIALIST - PERINATAL

University of New Mexico - Hospitals • Tijeras, NM, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Relocation Assistance Available

  • This position will work within the Labor and Delivery Department and align closely with the Process Improvement Team within Quality Outcomes.

Minimum Offer

$ 36.38 / hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 51.15 / hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department : Quality Outcomes

FTE : 1.00

Full Time

Shift : Days

Position Summary :

The Perinatal Quality and Safety Specialist (PQSS) is dedicated to improving maternal and neonatal outcomes by identifying opportunities for improvement as well as design and implementation of data driven action items to mitigate potential patient harm. This role involves event analysis, reporting and the development and coordination of interdisciplinary safety programs. The PQSS is responsible for promoting adherence to national clinical standards, facilitating the implementation, evaluation and sustainment of perinatal safety initiatives in furtherance of optimal patient outcomes. The primary focus areas include OB ED / Triage, Antepartum, High Risk, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum / Maternity units. Ensure adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Detailed responsibilities :

  • ANALYSIS – Identifies necessary data sources as well as data monitors to inform process improvement work or effectiveness or sustainment of improved processes; participate in and lead reviews of adverse occurrences, near misses, and root cause analyses, and debriefs
  • CLINICAL JUDGEMENT – Demonstrates expertise in perinatal nursing practice and clinical judgement
  • QUALITY ASSESSMENT – Through the effective use and evaluation of data sources identify and recommend opportunities of improvement
  • PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – Ensure effectiveness and sustainability of process improvement(s) through engagement and alignment of appropriate stakeholder as well as the design of effective status reporting of meaningful implementation and sustainability monitors to appropriate leaders or oversight committees
  • PROJECTS – Using quality improvement and or project management tools and methodologies, facilitates effective and meaningful performance improvement to achieve identified targets and goals
  • BENCHMARKING – Identify and use relevant benchmarking platforms such as Vizient or other professional database sources to inform and guide meaningful performance goals and targets
  • MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Attend and participate in professional meetings and relevant professional organizations / associations to stay current as to relevant national standards of clinical care, patient safety and innovation in healthcare quality; translate newly acquired knowledge to enhance effectiveness of role and inform improvement opportunities
  • MENTORSHIP & COACHING – Provide some mentorship and coaching for other New Mexico hospital birthing units on quality improvement best practices
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Work with Leaders to define the short and long-term objectives and potential gains; partner with Leaders to identify opportunities for process improvements provide support and guidance to team when needed; establish baseline metrics for improvement comparison; monitor and routinely report out on process performance and improvements in key metric and maintain a list of ongoing Process Improvement projects and track report out status of them at appropriate committees
  • Qualifications

    Education : Essential :

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Nonessential :

  • Master's Degree
  • Education specialization :

    Essential :

  • Nursing
  • Nonessential :

  • Nursing
  • Experience : Essential :

    2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse on Labor & Delivery\nProcess Improvement and project management principles and tools

    Credentials : Essential :

  • RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • NRP Certification
  • Physical Conditions :

    Medium Work : Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.\n

    Working conditions : Essential :

  • Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise
  • Department : Quality

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