Quality Coordinator

Company: Providence Health
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Providence HealthJOB SUMMARY:Coordinates assigned Quality/Patient Safety program tofacilitate the program initiatives to ensure effective and timely patient care.ESSENTIALFUNCTIONSFacilitates the development, implementation, and ongoingadherence of Quality/Patient Safety program protocols. Metrics, andinitiatives. Collaborates with medical and hospital staff to provideevidenced based practice. Provides education and clinical expertise to care team,patients, and familiesCollects and analyzes program data to assist withdocumentation, coding, clinical care and improved outcomes.Demonstrates ability to be flexible and organized.Assists with facilitation and implementation of specialprojects.Evaluates and documents program performance.ORGANIZATIONALEXPECTATIONSAdheres to and displays core valuesHonesty: Tells the truth with compassionIs seen as a direct, truthful individualIntegrity and Trustworthiness:Fosters a positive culture ofintegrity, fairness, openness, and respectMakes sure that their businessunit "does the right thing" for patients, employees, physicians, communitymembers, vendors, etcPuts the needs of the organizationbefore their own personal desiresFollows through on commitmentsAcknowledges when they or theirbusiness unit has fallen short; ensures that mistakes are both rectified andused for learningKeeps confidences professionallyand appropriatelyDemonstrates consistency betweenwords and actionsInclusion:Creates an environment wherepeople with differences want to workCreates an environment wherepeople have a purpose and sense of belongingGets better results by achievingsynergies from people's differencesReaches across the organization toproblem solveRecruits and promotes a diversegroup of peopleCompassion:Genuinely cares about peopleIs concerned about other's workand non-work problemsIs available and ready to helpIs sympathetic to the plight ofothers not as fortunateDemonstrates real empathy with thejoys and pains of othersLegal and Ethical Compliance:Demonstrates working knowledge andunderstanding of industry compliance requirementsHolds self and others accountablefor compliancePromotes a culture of compliancethrough actionEnsures that the facility operatesethically, as well as federal, state, and local regulationsJob Requirements:Minimum EducationGraduate Accredited School of Nursing; Associates Degree for accredited college in a healthcare field; Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree strongly preferred.Minimum Work Experience:A minimum of 5 years acute care hospital experience.Required Licenses:Professional license/registration as required by South Carolina for health professionals.Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Service excellence and good interpersonal skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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