Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Promotes excellence through education, quality improvement, and process initiatives that align with the goals of the Surgical Services division consistent with relevant guidelines and standards. Monitors and tracks quality and safety metrics relevant to the departments within Surgical Services. Utilizes PDSA improvement process to improve delivery of care. Leads quality initiatives that will improve patient outcomes. Performs analyses of process data.

Organization Highlights:

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.

• Leadership: Shared Governance to leaders are accessible. Unit practice counsels and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All our employees have a voice.

• Well-Being: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health.

• Professional Relationships : Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team of providers, EMS, Case Managers, and support staff.

• Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.

• Work/Life: Predictable scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars.

• Safety: Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.

Responsibilities:

• Coaches and collaborates with manager and director to drive improvements.

• Maintains knowledge of standards and guidelines relevant to practice areas.

• Serves as a content expert and supports development and implementation of colleague education as needed.

• Adheres to established network policies and procedures related to job function, making recommendations and updates as appropriate.

• Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement. Maintains confidentiality of all phases of the performance improvement process related to patients, physicians, staff and visitors.

• Adheres to safety standards within the network and performance improvement service.

• Aggregates and analyzes collected data to measure performance with established criteria.

• Ensures teams are data driven and outcome oriented.

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or variance in practice patterns.

• Utilizes national/local benchmarks to analyze data.

• Collaborates with Performance Excellence and service line leaders to ensure accreditation readiness.

• Maintains dashboards and scorecards related to quality and safety metrics, reporting out regularly to leadership and front-line colleagues.

• Collaborates with other departments and surgical partners to support improvement initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned by Director of Surgical Services.

• Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

• Baccalaureate Degree in nursing or health related field required.

• Master’s degree in nursing or health related field preferred.

• 5 years of clinical experience required as a Registered Nurse in peri-operative services.

• Lean certification highly recommended

• CNOR highly recommended.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of computer applications, such as MS office. Skill in using statistical software. Demonstrated skill in the acquisition, management and display of data. Ability to build rapport and coach from the front-line staff. Demonstrated ability to manage and introduce change into an organization.

• Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical practice specialty area preferred.

• Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.

• Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Career Path:

• Career advancement to leadership roles such as Coordinator, Manager, Director or other administrative roles.

Mission Statement:

• We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

• To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values:

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Physical Requirement and Demands:

• Light work: walking, sitting and standing.

• Work Environment and Safety - Office setting. Exposure class II: service specific, limited exposure to situation which could cause serious illness or injury.

Work Contact Group:

• All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised by:

• Unit Manager, Director, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.

Pay Range: $37.60- $56.40

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran