Quality Nurse (Remote/Hybrid)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with current quality operations, goals, and initiatives, including collection of established quality measures for internal and external reporting (i.e., Patient Safety Organization/PSO data or MIPS measures), and other patient safety activities. Oversee quality reporting to clinical sites
• Maintain a working knowledge of NAPA’s PSO activities as well as support and educate staff on PSO activities and processes.
• Monitor clinical quality data; identify and communicate opportunities for improvement and work with site clinical leaders and regional leadership to develop action plans to improve clinical quality reporting and performance
• Coordinate clinical quality audits, inspections, and associated follow-up activities (including site visits).
• Review case entries in adverse event reporting system, assist with staff education and training and monitor case entries and follow-up activities.
• Provide Regulatory compliance education and participate in related anesthesia department activities to ensure optimal compliance and performance (i.e., Joint Commission/CMS/AAAHC)
• Assist with implementation of new sites, including oversight and coordination of education and processes for reporting.
  • Facilitate monthly Quality Improvement Committee meetings and assist with meeting preparation.
  • Provide regional Chiefs and clinical staff orientation to the QI program, initiatives, and analysis tools.
  • Provide on-site staff education of quality and data collection and related QI activities when needed
• Support the NAPA Service Experience Program through data monitoring and clinician education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Licensed Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience in hospital perioperative services. Quality improvement or process improvement experience is preferred but not required.
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Power BI.
• Must have a strong understanding of perioperative services.
• Strong written, verbal communication, ability to facilitate group meetings and excellent presentation skills
• Some travel (40-60%) to clinical sites within the region & annual meetings.
• Position will be remote (work from home) other than when travel needs dictate

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Six Sigma Certification, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Experience with healthcare analytics tools (e.g., PowerBI, Vizient, Press Ganey, Epic, Tableau) and data visualization preferred
• Regulatory body experience (Joint Commission, DNV, CMS)

Total Rewards

• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Salary range $80,000 - $124,000
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Leadership and professional development opportunities

EEO Statement

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.

Melville,NY - USA