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Washington University in St Louis
Washington University Medical Campus; Maternity Hospital
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Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Coordinates and implements patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) activities for a designated service.
Job Description
Works in partnership with department PSQI leadership to develop, implement, and monitor strategic plans of patient safety and quality outcomes in a division. The strategic plans in the division will align with overall vision of departmental patient safety and quality outcome standards.
Coordinates data collection and tracking of patient safety and clinical effectiveness. This includes the management, implementation, analysis, and presenting results of quality improvement projects. Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other patient care team members to promote a culture of safety and enhance clinical effectiveness.
Reviews available quality and patient safety data to identify area of high risk for deviation from standards and coordinates with the clinical care team and assists to develop plans for quality improvement.
Participates in Patient Safety and Quality meetings, including division and departmental meetings. Works collaboratively with other patient safety, quality, and performance improvement professionals, sharing best practices.
Provides staff education to nurses, physicians, health staff, and other clinical departments regarding conce Research Management System (RMS) of improving patient safety and quality outcomes in the division.
Equipment
Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Nursing (2 Years)
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Graduate of an accredited nursing program with two years of nursing experience.
Current Missouri and/or Illinois RN licensure depending on location, in accordance with the Compact Act.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements)
Compensation
$64,500.00 - $109,900.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
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