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Rush University Medical Center

Performance Improvement RN-22524

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Patient Safety & Performance Improvement

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Pay Range: $43.55 - $66.88 per hour

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page: https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits

Summary The Performance Improvement Nurse serves as a consultant for Rush University Medical Center. The Performance Improvement Nurse designs, implements, and monitors patient safety programs that support the organizational goal to reduce patient harm. The Performance Improvement Nurse performs root cause analyses and proactive risk reduction measures when indicated and monitors corrective action plans. The Performance Improvement Nurse establishes strong working relationships with interdisciplinary members of the health care team including the medical staff, nursing and other operational areas, administration, and support services. The position encompasses project management, consultation, facilitation, data abstraction, data analysis, and interpretation. The Performance Improvement Nurse exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Performs detailed root cause analysis of adverse events and near misses or other identified improvement initiatives

Uses occurrence data to identify potential system issues and performs common cause analysis

Collaborates with physicians, administrative leaders, and other clinical staff on the development of corrective action plans; provides monitoring, implementation, and data management assistance as needed

Determines strategies to meet educational needs regarding patient safety methods throughout the organization

Provides training and education to all levels of the medical center on RUMC’s Just Culture and Patient Safety methodology

Provides consultation regarding evidence-based practice with emphasis on process reengineering and systemic implementation

Facilitates successful transition of improvement initiatives to sustain project improvements

Interacts with and reports to appropriate governmental and private regulatory and accreditation bodies as well as patient safety organizations as required to meet regulatory and Leapfrog reporting requirements and to promote patient safety practices within the organization

Creates and monitors dashboards related to metrics

Facilitates organizational daily huddles or meetings

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Job Qualifications

State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure

Master’s degree in nursing, health system management or equivalent

At least five years of direct patient care experience in a hospital

At least two years of quality improvement experience

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to perform tasks independently and prioritize workload

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Job Qualifications

Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)

SENIORITY LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

JOB FUNCTION

Health Care Provider

INDUSTRIES

Hospitals and Health Care

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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