Senior Quality Coordinator

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Job Description:

General Description:

Under limited direction, provides evidence based guidance and measurement for improving performance and growth of safe, effective, efficient and compassionate healthcare.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Directs, coordinates and participates in quality monitoring and improvement activities to support a culture of quality, evidence based practice, optimal patient outcomes, patient safety, and compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
• Conducts quality reviews of medical and hospital performance on patient outcomes and quality indicators.
• Leads interdisciplinary performance improvement teams to achieve excellent patient outcomes and industry leading success on publicly reported quality indicators.
• Independently identifies project opportunities to support pillar goals for designated population.
• Using appropriate tools, builds teams to engage stakeholders.
• Develops a communication plan to share improvement results internally and externally. 
• Prepares reports and presentations to educate and communicate information and results related to quality outcome measures, publicly reported quality data and regulatory requirements. 
• Co-chairs the facility Quality Committee.
• Facilitates physician peer reviews.   
• Utilizes Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools to improve processes and performance. 
• Educates and assists healthcare providers in using LSS tools.
• Mentors other Quality Coordinators and has responsibility for their development.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).  Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical health care, evidence based practice, healthcare research.
• Skill in planning and administering performance improvement activities and using performance improvement methodologies. 
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written. 
• Strong skills in data measurement, analysis, and presentation.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to prepare and analyze reports.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.