Coord-Quality & Patient Safety

Details

• Department: Total Quality Management
• Schedule: Full Time | M-F 8a-5p
• Hospital: Fox Valley hospitals (Calumet, St. Elizabeth and Mercy Hospital) 
• Location: Appleton, WI

• @5 years (relatively recent) experience in healthcare setting (will consider LTC, ambulatory, Quality, Insurance, etc) or equivalent.

• Good organizational skills,  will need to be able to shift work from one topic to another multiple times a day 

• Ability to work with a team of individuals  AND work independently. 

• Self-directed but also aware of limitations and willing to reach out with questions 

• Detail oriented 

• Comfortable with technology

• Comfortable with leading projects/teams and working with a wide variety of individuals across the organization (up to and including executive team) 

• Available from 0700 to 1800  (rare meetings are early or late in day).  In general work day is from 8am to 4:30pm 

• Able to travel to all of the Fox Valley hospitals (Calumet, St. Elizabeth and Mercy Hospital) 

• Flexible approach to work - our priorities can (and do) change quickly during a day and will need to be able to accommodate that reality.  

• Good Communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Motivated to learn and lead

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate quality, risk and patient safety program activities and workflow.

• Coordinate quality, risk and/or patient safety aspects of The Joint Commission continuous readiness
• program.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures.
• Support activities related to quality and risk reduction initiatives and compliance with patient safety standards.
• Analyze and report on data collected from a variety of sources. Develop detailed quality financial reports for specific groups and service lines.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the state of Wisconsin or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in the field of the primary work required.

Additional Preferences

• Experience in Joint Commission or DHS surveys 

• Experience in root cause analysis or similar work 

• RN meeting the above ‘must have’ criteria would be ideal.  

• Experience and comfort with Google:  docs, email, sheets, slides, etc

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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