Supv. Quality Improv. RN, Correctional Health Admin

Supv. Quality Improv. RN, Correctional Health Admin

• Facility:
  University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department:
  Correctional Health Admin
• Schedule - Shift
  - Hours:
  
  Full Time - Days

Provides supervision to ensure Nursing Performance Improvement opportunities are properly identified and addressed. Serves as an internal consultant and facilitator for Correctional Health Performance Improvement Program(s), and related activities. Works directly and in conjunction with team leaders, supervisors, managers, and directors to identify problems and facilitate and implement problem/process resolution activities. Requires a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in the nursing profession, and applies this knowledge and skills to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures.

The majority of the work involves the supervision and carrying out of performance improvement activities and program implementations that are essential to the mission of the organization.

• Ability to apply knowledge of The Joint Commission, Texas Department of Health, Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services Conditions of Participation and Regulatory Accrediting Agency Standards to assure compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively; written and verbal skills required.
• Ability to understand, use and teach the principles of performance improvement.
• Ability to evaluate quality issues and present data to other professionals in a clear concise manner.
• Proficient in utilizing the principals of analytical assessment and creative problem solving.
• Knowledge of hospital systems and organizational relationships.
• Knowledge and ability to implement the FOCUS-PDSA Performance Improvement model.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to conduct research, and utilize interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to organize, delegate, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of processes.
• Ability to interview and work in teams.
• Ability to use a computer systems (Excel, Word, Power Point) and related software applications.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

• One year of supervisory experience required. Clinical nursing experience required.
• One year of experience in quality improvement (i.e., development and/or implementation of performance improvement activities) or related activities preferred.

• Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas required.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.

• Bachelor degree in Nursing required.
• Master degree preferred.

• Pre-employment drug screen, background check and security clearance required.

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