RN STAFF QI SPEC

The Quality Specialist will develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the ECC quality improvement program. Quality improvement monitors will be developed based on HFAP recommendations, ENA guidelines, and staff input.

D emonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Remains flexible in cooperation with 24-hour staffing patterns and scheduling needs for provision of care in all in patient units.

C ommunicates with patients and families in a professional, therapeutic, and courteous manner.

I ncorporates continuous quality improvement principles in daily activities.

F ocus PDCA based on current HFAP standards.

C ollaborates with ECC Educator to inform staff of current quality indicators.

R eviews and monitors patients care documentation.

A nalyzes and reports findings to the ECC staff and management.

O versee the SWAT team that specializes in infectious disease, emergency management and disaster preparedness. Works with safety officer to provide education to the organization.

I dentifies and tracks trends to evaluate effectiveness of education.

D evelops action plans based on analyzed data.

C oordinates annual hazmat/disaster training/education for staff. Oversees victim decontamination and incident command for any large-scale events.

R ecords and monitors staff completion of mandatory NIMS training.

P lays an integral role in the ECC/Hospital disaster preparedness program.

I nvolvement with charge system data entry.

F ulfills charge nurse role and staffs ECC as needed.

A ttends unit conferences, in-service programs, and continuing education activities to meet the organization's expectations.

O ther duties as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

G raduation from NLN accredited school of nursing required.

R egistered Nurse with current licensure in the State of Michigan required.

B LS certification required.

M inimum of one year of acute care nursing experience preferred.

K NOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

C omputer competency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

E xcellent oral and written communication skills.

M ust be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.

C linical nursing skills.

W ORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A bility to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

C onstant standing and walking.

F requent sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, and hearing.

F requent near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision.

F requent lifting up to 25 lbs.

O ccasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

O ccasional lifting 26 lbs. up to 100 lbs. or more.