RN Clinical Quality & Safety Specialist Job Listing at MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD (Job ID 167455)

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About the Job

General Summary of Position
The Quality & Safety (Q&S) Specialist supports the planning implementation and evaluation of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives that advance MedStar Health's strategic priorities. Working collaboratively with clinical operational and administrative leaders the Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in quality improvement methodologies patient safety principles regulatory requirements and performance measurement The Specialist is responsible for coordinating quality improvement projects analyzing and interpreting data supporting patient safety event management and facilitating the implementation of initiatives across the entity. To ensure success the Specialist develops strong working relationships with system quality & safety leaders key stakeholders within the entity and with system and entity Risk Management leads.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree Nursing or other healthcare related field required and
• Master's degree Nursing or other healthcare related field preferred

• 1-2 years Clinical and/or health care experience required and
• 1-2 years Quality and Safety experience preferred

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire preferred and
• CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred and
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred

• Ability to review clinical content with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Exhibits excellent organizational and planning skills with a high level of problem-solving skills.
• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Health and the applicable MedStar Entity.
• Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the entity's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge and skill to demonstrate strong leadership and management qualities (task completion delegation motivation supervision).
• Knowledge and skill of patient safety principles tools methods and frameworks.
• Ability to work with a variety of disciplines and levels of staff across the department and the health system is required.
• Effective organizational oral and written communication skills problem solving program development computer skills strong leadership and team building skills.