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Quality Management
Under the supervision of the Director of Quality and Patient Safety, the Disease-Specific Care Coordinator functions as an expert nurse in the disease specific field, resource for nursing staff and patient care in this area, consultant, researcher and outcomes focused specialist. The Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination and oversight for the assigned hospital’s disease-specific program. This multidimensional role will focus on current treatment, prevention, education to improve quality of patient care. The Coordinator will drive current certification through performance improvement activities and standard compliance. Regularly performs tasks to ensure efficient operations of all aspects for the disease-specific program. Serves as a liaison between quality improvement, nursing and medical staff in the disease-specific program at SVH. This position is responsible for reporting and presenting accurate, quality information both internally and externally. Responsible for site compliance: reviews source documentation case report forms, data reports for accuracy, and ensures timely submission of such documentation to assure timely compliance with program requirements. Has primary responsibility for leading, controlling, planning, organizing and evaluating the timely, effective and efficient function of the program data and standards. They collaborate in the implementation of multidisciplinary standards for patient with disease-specific care and promote effective control mechanisms to ensure that the physical environment fosters safe patient care. Collaborates in planning, implementing, and evaluating department activities including appropriate knowledge of PI practice and theory to assure professional competency to ensure care is evidence based.
The Coordinator acts as a role model, preceptor of staff, ensures the consistent application of the Hospital’s policies and procedures and fosters teamwork within and between areas of responsibility. The Coordinator is also responsible for promoting and participating in specialized knowledge and skills through the support of staff education and professional development. As a clinical resource to clinical and medical staff in providing in-services, and advising management on training needs. The Coordinator acts as an effective liaison to medical staff to ensure continuity and congruity of hospital services in accordance with the plan of care.
Facilitates and coordinates program development in order to maintain Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certification, or accreditation by other certifying agencies (i.e., Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care [SCPC]).
Applies the quality improvement process to implement and evaluate quality of care and make recommendations for implementation of new technology or change in disease-specific care, treatment, management and prevention practices.
Assists in the development of appropriate educational material for patients, family, and clinical staff in collaboration with Education, Nursing/Clinical and Medical Staff.
Promotes professional development by collaborating in training and orientation of new employees, unit education, in-services, competency validation and other related activities.
Facilitates and conducts effective hospital and community-based training, in-services, symposiums, conferences, physician outreach and meetings on disease-specific treatment and prevention.
Develops community and professional referral system and outreach programs. Oversees community education events in conjunction with organizations such as, but not limited to: National Stroke Association, American Stroke Association and American Diabetes Association.
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of California required. Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner certification preferred.
Experience: Previous program development and implementation experience preferred with a minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience. Recent experience in acute clinical neurosciences preferred. Knowledge of Institutional Review Board regulations and experience with screening and recruitment of patients into clinical trials preferred. Demonstrates skills and knowledge in management theories, practices and techniques. Comprehensive knowledge of clinical pathway development. Demonstrated teaching experience in acute care and community settings. Complete understanding of acuity levels for both inpatient and outpatient populations. Current knowledge of hospital regulations, patient rights and consent law. Thorough knowledge of TJC Disease-Specific and other regulatory requirements.
Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $72.45 - $90.00. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
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