QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RN REVIEWER (FULL TIME, DAYS)
UW Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an RN Quality Improvement Peer Reviewer.
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE
Monday - Friday
Remote/Hybrid position
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Center for Clinical Excellence is an innovative approach to the strategic management of quality, safety and service within UW Medical Center. The CCE exists to drive the safest, highest quality, most cost effective, service-oriented health care by translating UWMCs strategic focus on quality into measurable results. Our core purpose is to be the catalyst for advancing world-class quality, safety, and service in healthcare.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Provides leadership and support for the Medical Center's peer review process
Provides Patient Safety and QI case reviews
Remote/Hybrid opportunity
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Using the medical record, performs clinical data abstraction and review related to mortalities
Creates and runs the bi-weekly mortality report and other reports
Coordinates the mortality review process and presents finding to the Medical Quality Improvement Committee
Conducts patient safety and other QI case reviews as requested
REQUIREMENTS
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington required by start date
At least 5 years of nursing experience to include inpatient critical care nursing experience AND at least 3 years of nursing experience in an academic medical center
One year of experience in quality improvement
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public'by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE
Monday - Friday
Remote/Hybrid position
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Center for Clinical Excellence is an innovative approach to the strategic management of quality, safety and service within UW Medical Center. The CCE exists to drive the safest, highest quality, most cost effective, service-oriented health care by translating UWMCs strategic focus on quality into measurable results. Our core purpose is to be the catalyst for advancing world-class quality, safety, and service in healthcare.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Provides leadership and support for the Medical Center's peer review process
Provides Patient Safety and QI case reviews
Remote/Hybrid opportunity
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Using the medical record, performs clinical data abstraction and review related to mortalities
Creates and runs the bi-weekly mortality report and other reports
Coordinates the mortality review process and presents finding to the Medical Quality Improvement Committee
Conducts patient safety and other QI case reviews as requested
REQUIREMENTS
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington required by start date
At least 5 years of nursing experience to include inpatient critical care nursing experience AND at least 3 years of nursing experience in an academic medical center
One year of experience in quality improvement
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public'by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Apply Now