FTE: 1.0,
Shift: Day,
Schedule: Day
Position SummaryThe Quality Program Manager-RN Senior is responsible to develop and implement the Quality and Performance Improvement Program for the assigned services and location. This includes partnering to develop, implement and organize the annual and multi-year plan to assure quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and meeting the specific standards for the setting(s) of care. The QPM-RN Senior provides advanced expertise and leadership regarding clinical knowledge and top national and regional performance to the planning, performance assessment and best practices in the clinical domain.
ResponsibilitiesDirects activities relating to the related Quality Program, assuring initiatives, projects, and activities are completed within established timeframes, and performs ongoing performance analysis to identify clinical outcome and other improvement opportunities
- Develops components of the QAPI and other regulatory requirements
- Conducts analysis for area, includes common techniques such as apparent and common cause and RCA analysis as well as descriptive statistics and value stream mapping
- Develops data and information into quality analyses such as pareto and driver diagrams, visual displays, graphs to display complex information in usable formats
- Developing routine reporting to assess effectiveness of PI projects and interventions, achievement of outcomes; as well as ad hoc reporting using QM tools like tracers, dashboards,
- Uses tools such as the Epic chart and chart review to assess the quality and safety of care and to design improvement solutions, etc.
- Oversees PI, analysis and reporting for projects and activities in assigned area, and develops recommendations, based on research and findings, for appropriate actions by departments/organizational committees
Requirements- Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
- Advanced Degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) required
- Relevant certification in the specialty area required
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a professional or technical role/function in a healthcare or related setting as applicable to a clinical specialty /service line
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in a quality, regulatory readiness, performance improvement or patient safety role
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more quality and safety content areas
- Internal candidates' experience and performance may be considered in lieu of education and experience
- Expected to be competent /proficient in 2 or more domains of quality ( Pt Safety, ACRR, Peer /Physician Quality, Quality Metrics and Reporting, Clinical Analytics, Clinical Pathways)
About Auburn Medical Center MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, serving South King County since 1921, is a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Center, and advanced surgical services including robotic-assisted procedures. Clinicians at Auburn gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of specialty care, all within a collaborative, high-performing team.
About the Auburn Community Auburn is a vibrant suburb of 75,000, ideally located between Seattle, Tacoma and Mount Rainier. With 34 parks, over 23 miles of trails and abundant outdoor recreation from hiking and biking to camping and kayaking, Auburn is perfect for those who love an active lifestyle. The city also offers excellent schools, a growing dining scene and a welcoming community, making it a great place to live, work and play.
Pay and Benefit ExpectationsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $133,848.00 - $200,782.40 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
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