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Dignity Health Transplant Quality Improvement Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.
Responsibilities
The Transplant Quality Specialist works under the direction of the Manager of Transplant Quality to perform duties related to assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating performance improvement and regulatory compliance strategies for SJHMC and Dignity Health Medical Group. In collaboration with the Manager of Transplant Quality and senior leadership, identifies plans and executes activities to promote performance improvement, patient safety and to ensure compliance according to regulatory statutes, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Participates in the design and the scope of the Transplant QAPI Program.
Demonstrates knowledge of the Transplant QAPI process to include a comprehensive understanding to include all 3 phases of care and services provided by the program.
Works with the Manager to develop and maintains the QAPI program for Transplant Services in collaboration with Medical Director(s), the Hospital QAPI Program and transplant leadership.
Participates in and assists with the reporting at QAPI meetings related various solid organ transplants. Assist the Manager in maintaining minutes and action planes related to meetings.
Works with the QAPI Team to identify quality indicators, appropriate data sources, ensures timely data entry and analyzes reports to facilitate decision-making or QAPI review.Coordinates medical staff and transplant quality team activities, identifies quality issues, summarizes key issues, and facilitates appropriate review through the Quality Management Department.
Facilitates identification of quality assurance measures, data collection, reporting and action planning through individuals or appropriate committee or team structures with use of appropriate quality tools and graphical displays.
Collects and formats data for various current and future quality dashboards including the indicators being monitored, the data source and the findings, conclusions and actions.
Participates in and when called upon can facilitate multi-disciplinary teams to successfully implement quality initiatives and achieve performance goals.
Qualifications
MINIMUM
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field
Three (3) years of clinical experience with previous experience in quality performance improvement principles, processes, change Management and TJC required.
Strong verbal and written skills. Proficient computer skills required.
PREFERRED
Masters degree
RN
CPHQ
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.
Pay Range
$35.28 - $51.16 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.