About the Department
This Department utilizes clinical and data analytical expertise to identify quality and patient safety trends, promotes patient safety throughout the continuum of care and leads teams to improve quality and patient safety. This is a system level position, which supports quality and safety work across all local sites.
About Corewell Health
Our new name signals our bold commitment to health and wellness. At our core, we are here to help people be well so they can live their healthiest life possible. Through health care and health coverage, we create more value. Through compassion, collaboration, clarity, curiosity and courage, we make anything and everything possible. Through our people, we care for the whole person with respect, dignity and love. Everyone deserves opportunities and resources for better health. Everyone deserves our relentless pursuit to innovate and always do better. Everyone deserves to have a community be a great place to live, work, learn and play. We believe health and well-being should be within reach for all. We believe the system to support the entire health and wellness journey starts with prevention. We believe that together we will make a difference. Together, we are here to make health better for everyone. Together, we are Corewell Health.
Scope of work
Position located at Beaumont Service Center and assigned Corewell Health Hospital; travel required.
The External Quality Improvement Nurse utilizes clinical and data analytical expertise to identify quality and patient safety trends, promotes patient safety throughout the continuum of care and leads teams to improve quality and patient safety. This is a system level position, which supports quality and safety work across all local sites. Requires interaction with multiple levels of organizational staff, from front line care providers to senior executive leadership. Is directly involved in local site / system committees and process initiatives to assist leadership with creating process improvements designed to optimize care, quality, and patient safety related performance improvement activities. Will develop a relationship with physician champions to move forward initiatives, meeting deadlines and standards with minimal supervision, and report findings and trends to registry / collaborative according to established standards and deadlines.
- EPIC Chart abstraction for quality measurement related to pay for performance and regulatory requirements
- Data outcomes analysis, reporting, and presentation to hospital quality improvement teams to drive improved patient outcomes
- Coordination of accreditation standards for national programs
- Ability to fluently and independently work within Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Formal PI methodology
- Knowledge of Kaizen and Kaizen training activities – required.
- Ability to conduct presentations in front of large audiences.
- Ability to travel to all hospital sites as needed.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
- Operating Room experience highly preferred. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently. This position supports the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative Program.
- Associates in Nursing Required
- 3 years of relevant experience For Bachelor’s degree candidates: 3 – 5 years’ experience in clinical data abstraction, patient safety activities, and/or clinical quality improvements. Required
- 5 years of relevant experience For Associate nursing degree applicants: 5 – 7 years’ experience in clinical data abstraction, patient safety activities and/or clinical quality improvements. Required
- Experience with Epic (or EMR) Required
- Experience with process improvement methodology Preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- Professional in Patient Safety, Certified - IHI Institute for Healthcare Improvement Upon Hire preferred
Primary Location
SITE - Beaumont Service Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd
Department Name
Quality Safety and Experience - CH East
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
Variable
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
