Job Summary: The Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development of programs and initiatives for quality monitoring and performance improvement throughout the organization. Provides performance and quality management training and education on patient safety. Assists the nursing staff with the development of best practices and guides the implementation of evidence based practice where applicable. Assists with the publication of performance improvement and patient safety initiatives. Provides education and assists with audit requirements for all regulatory bodies. Provides education as to the skills required to develop programs that focus on improved outcomes of patient care or healthcare delivery systems. Assists with the development of guidelines, criteria, and clinical indicators, which are applied to measure quality of care. Identifies and assists with data collection which can be used to measure quality. Assists departments in evaluating data and implementing change in same where necessary.

Specifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required, Masters in Nursing or related field preferred with at least five to seven years related experience. Must have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be proficient in personal computer use. Must be proficient in the English language.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

WIH Internal Posting Period: REPOST: 11/6 - 11/12/2024