Quality & Patient Safety Clinical Specialist & Nurse Rev KMH

Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital Shift: Shift 1 Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes Work Schedule: Days Hours: 8am - 4 pm flexible based on work Summary: The Quality & Patient Safety (QPS) Nurse Reviewer and Clinical Specialist is the primary site individual responsible to identify quality and patient safety issues and develops interventional strategies which mitigate potential medical errors and improve patient outcomes. The QPS Nurse Reviewer and Clinical Specialist will actively advise and educate associates and the Medical Staff to improve practice habits and documentation to create a safe environment for the patients of Catholic Health. The QPS Nurse Reviewer and Clinical Specialist is also responsible for chart review for the following indicators: Peer Review, Regulatory Events, Complications, Occurrence reports, and other identified studies. Responsibilities: EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related field required; Master's Preferred NYS License as required to practice in a healthcare field (i.e. Nursing) EXPERIENCE Three (3) years clinical experience One (1) Quality & Patient Safety/Performance Improvement experience preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Strong written and verbal communication skills Must possess strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with medical staff, care management, patient care services, ancillary and support departments National Patient Safety initiatives and Safety Goals (e.g. JC NPSG's, IHI, Leapfrog etc) Exposure to sepsis and infection prevention indicators Strong Organizational and time management skills Strong leadership skills WORKING CONDITIONS Must be flexible to assist at other CH campuses and demonstrate ability to adapt to stressful work environment