Job Description

Facilitates and leads the monitoring, evaluation and improvement of the quality of patient care and patient safety throughout the Cottage Health System for assigned patient populations and improvement initiatives.
This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Facilitates leadership sponsored performance improvement teams.a) Facilitates project teams by demonstrating and coaching application of appropriate process improvement (PI) methods and tools.b) Guides the development and management of the improvement action plans ensuring that project teams achieve established targets.c) Prepares reports of all activities, goal achievement and barriers for leadership.d) Conducts post-project follow-up evaluations to assess performance gaps and recommends appropriate actions and accountabilities. (40%)
• Supports regulatory, accreditation and certification programs to include, but not limited to, on site survey support, action plan development and implementation, and audits of performance metrics. (20%)
• Researches and develops indicators, analyzes and interprets data and creates meaningful reports to support overall quality monitoring, OPPE and specific improvement initiatives. (15%)
• Researches evidence-based best practices, leads development and on-going maintenance of ordersets, protocols and educational materials. Keeps current on emerging best practices for patient care and safety. (10%)
• Provides education, training and mentoring of managers, facing leaders and individuals in quality improvement methodology and OPPE. Stays current in new methodologies, regulatory requirements and national trends. (5%)
• Actively pursues professional development. Seeks to continuously expand knowledge of improvement methodologies and leadership systems by participating in workshops, conferences or educational events. (5%)
• Audits medical records using sound nursing judgement and ensuring accurate and timely data submission to meet quality standards and harvest dates. Provides feedback to nursing, ancillary staff and physicians on deviations from standards of care. (5%)

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum:

• Registered Nurse or a Bachelor's Degree in a related healthcare field.

Preferred:

• Master-s degree in Nursing, Business, Health Care Administration or related field.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Preferred:

• CA RN license.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Intermediate proficiency in computer applications relevant to Quality, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint. Knowledge of process improvement methods/PDSA

Preferred:

• Knowledge of specific improvement methodologies including root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, rapid cycle improvement, LEAN.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Excellent critical thinking skills, able to work with mathematical concepts and interpret data Ability to sequence, prioritize, and manage multiple activities. Ability to anticipate problems and initiate corrective action.
• Strong team player, able to foster relationships and work with difficult people. Strong interpersonal skills that reflect a positive attitude and a sense of commitment to the department, work associates, and community.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively Excellent presentation skills.
• Able to work independently Knowledge of current patient care practices Self-motivated to continue growth in job skills and responsibilities Accepts ownership for outcomes of own work. Keeps a commitment and can be counted on to follow up.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
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