quality improvement coordinator - Wausau, United States - Aspirus

Description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every.

Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a Quality Improvement Coordinator to join our teamThe Quality Improvement Coordinator understands and supports the quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management philosophy, policies, and priorities of Aspirus.

The Quality Improvement Coordinator works collaboratively to design, facilitate, and evaluate quality improvement activities to support achievement of clinical quality and patient safety goals and priorities within their respective business unit(s).

The Quality Improvement Coordinator works collaboratively with other team members to ensure the accuracy of data collection and reporting in support of internal and external quality reporting programs.

The Quality Improvement Coordinator supports proactive regulatory and accreditation readiness and survey coordination within their respective business unit(s).


HOURS:
OccasionalExperience/QualificationsKnowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a nursing program. Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
Maintains education and specialty certification requirements specific to the department scope of service.
Possesses an active Wisconsin RN nursing license.
Maintains specialty certification as per department scope of service.
Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing.

An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED.

(See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).Current Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS), American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification may be required based on primary department.

Annual accrual of CEUs/continuing education requirements per Education Council recommendation for the given year.

The Registered Nurse role at the Stevens Point Campus may be required to obtain additional pyxis training for restocking the pyxis.

Employee BenefitsFull benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
PTO accrual from day oneGenerous retirement plan with match available.
Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center.

Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits.

To learn more about Wausau click the following link:
Wausau, WisconsinBest known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care

Our Mission :
We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities

Our Vision :
Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

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Credentials:

Essential:

• REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE#J-18808-Ljbffr