Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse Coordinator

Position #: 250003OS
Position: Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse Coordinator
UH Facility: Portage Medical Center
Shift: Days
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: M-F

City: Ravenna

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

What You Will Do

The PI/ Data Coordinator works in collaboration with the clinical and quality leadership and is responsible for the coordination of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety. The PI coordinator facilitates efficient, effective and quality care for the patient population utilizing advanced education, mentoring and clinical skills. The coordinator participates in activities to identify and monitor patient outcomes, complications and deviations in established standards and policies. Collaborates with the entire multi-disciplinary team to monitor patient progress and outcomes as well as appropriate resource utilization.
Collects and analyzes data that supports performance improvement and research by identifying variations in patient care delivery and measures clinical outcome parameters and benchmarks. Completes concurrent review of cases to identify quality, timeliness and systems issues related to care of the patient. Tracks and reports any identified quality of care issues including sentinel events, deaths transfers and complications. Works in collaboration with the staff to compile reports for the leadership meetings and peer/case reviews.
Functions as a mentor and resource for staff and ancillary health care personnel involved in the care of the patient. Participates in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs for staff and the local community.
Assists in the development, maintenance, review and updating of departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
Participates and supports research activities
Participates and assists in preparation for regulatory visits and departmental functions as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

(BSN) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience

3+ years clinical experience required and
Previous experience in caring for the patient population in emergency services strongly preferred and
Previous experience with Performance Improvement/ Quality preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Computer skill (Word, Excel, Power Point) required
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Prior EMR Experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License Upon Hire (Required) and
Basic Life Support (BLS) Appropriate certification for the patient population (ex: BLS, PALS, PCAR/TCAR, TNCC) within 1 Year preferred

Physical Demands

Standing Occasionally
Walking Occasionally
Sitting Constantly
Lifting Rarely 20 lbs
Carrying Rarely 20 lbs
Pushing Rarely 20 lbs
Pulling Rarely 20 lbs
Climbing Rarely 20 lbs
Balancing Rarely
Stooping Rarely
Kneeling Rarely
Crouching Rarely
Crawling Rarely
Reaching Rarely
Handling Occasionally
Grasping Occasionally
Feeling Rarely
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Frequently
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

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LOCATION

UH Portage Medical Center

UH Portage Medical Center offers an array of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical specialties to the residents of Portage County, including a Level 3 trauma center.

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