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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health RN Project Manager Performance Improvement in Tacoma, Washington
Overview
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
Responsibilities
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health System is seeking an RN Project Manager for Performance Improvement. The ideal candidate will be responsible for addressing and strengthening patient safety, utilization of clinical resources, and achievement of desired clinical outcomes.
You will be serving as a project manager for various management-level work teams and will be providing support, expertise, and guidance in the following areas: the application of accepted clinical quality improvement methodologies/tools, data collection and statistical/operational analysis, outcomes measurement, risk assessment, best practices research, documenting and implementing process improvements, and evaluating desired vs. actual clinical effectiveness of performance improvement efforts.
As an RN Project Manager for Performance Improvement, you will be accountable for maintaining current knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, patient safety goals, and other regulatory requirements that impact matters within your assigned scope of responsibility. You will also be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of performance improvement methodologies and clinical informatics through regular review of the literature, attending conferences, and participation in professional organizations, etc.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about identifying and validating evidence-based best practices in clinical practice and patient safety to guide clinical areas in performance improvement activities. Furthermore, we require someone who is willing to research the nature and scope of impact on existing activities and make appropriate recommendations.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare-related discipline, and five years of related work experience that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities, including experience in outcomes measurement, risk assessment, data analysis/reporting and management of clinical work teams.
Master’s degree in a discipline related to the requirements of the position is desirable.
Licensure/Certification:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Nursing Commission.
Pay Range
$44.73 - $64.85 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.