Nursing Quality Specialist
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Title:
Nursing Quality Specialist
Company:
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Department:
Quality and Patient Safety
Time Type:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:
Assists in the development and implementation of nursing quality programs that supports Roswell Park as a high performing organization Develops knowledge of national nursing initiatives. Benchmarks Roswell Park nursing performance to national best practices. Facilitates improvement of clinical process and outcomes through analysis of individual unit and ambulatory clinic metrics, development of data collection tools and processes, audit of key processes with support from clinical leaders and staff in each area, prioritizing focus areas using obtained data, providing best practice and current evidence for projects as needed, providing analyses of data and assistance with projects through the use of tools such as brainstorming, stakeholder analysis, process maps, flow charts, SIPOC, Pareto charts, histograms, boxplots, FMEA, PDSA cycles and control charts. Advises on nursing and institute policies pertaining to nursing practice. Facilitates and supports unit-based councils, and any specific process improvement project. Facilitates and supports nursing peer review. Supports patient safety huddles/rounds. Facilitates and supports nursing satisfaction surveys including the annual nursing satisfaction survey and monthly pulse surveys. Assists with Magnet program goals and process as identified by Magnet Director. Supports the RCA2 process through chart reviews, participating in staff interviews, developing timelines, process mapping, developing corrective action plans. Facilitates process of data collection and NDNQI submission. Compares Roswell Park performance to national best practices; forms and manages interdisciplinary matrixed teams focused on Improving clinical processes and outcomes and reducing complications of care; collects, validates and analyzes data relevant to all related topics; advises on appropriate policies and processes that promote patient safety, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes; develops and teaches tools that will be useful to those working independently on projects; provides data to external regulatory groups relevant to certification and accreditations; works within the context of organization goals; facilitates, measures and reports sequential improvements leading to fully realized strategic improvements; seeks relevant and appropriate sources of comparison and works to continuously build and refine these sources; consults on and develops clinical and strategic reports for faculty, staff and administration, the Board of Directors, payors, external advisory, accrediting and regulatory groups; maintains current knowledge of and relationship with The Joint Commission, ACOS, ASCO, CMS, New York State Department of Health, HANYS and other organizations as appropriate; acquires and maintains highest levels of certifications (Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Lean, Six Sigma etc.).
Position will provide support for nursing quality improvement and Magnet journey. Looking for Registered Nurse in the state of New York with quality experience.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience

1. Master's degree and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as a Quality Analyst in an appropriate setting; or
2. Bachelor's degree and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience as a Quality Analyst in an appropriate setting.

NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will be a Registered Nurse in the state of New York with quality experience.

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Additionally, RPCIC and HRI Roswell Park Division are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR-Benefits@RoswellPark.org or call (716) 845-4700 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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