RN Quality Consultant - Edmond, United States - INTEGRIS Health

Description

Job DescriptionThe Clinical Consultant provides clinical and technical expertise and consultation to include the initiation and adoption of quality measures and process changes, monitors trends and issues in healthcare, fosters the use of systematic analysis of issues, and engages in systematic inquiry ranging from problem solving to research.

Through collaboration with CNOs, department directors, clinical staff and various healthcare disciplines, the Clinical Consultant identifies learning needs, designs and facilitates professional development activities, and integrates research to facilitate and lead practice changes This position requires population related competencies.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

• Assesses education, professional development and competency needs through analysis of quality reports and incidents reports, HR reports, direct observation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Identifies trends and conducts gap analysis between current and desired outcomes and performance.
• Establishes goals and objectives for professional development programs and learning activities to address identified needs.
• Designs, implements, and facilitates formal and informal programs/strategies using adult learning theory and incorporating available evidence established through research to address identified needs.
• Provides content expertise and facilitates clinical policies and procedures development, education and implementation into practice.
• Facilitates analysis of clinical data, human resource reports or other cultural issues and identifies strategies for resolution including training or other interventions.
• Integrates interdepartmental/interdisciplinary initiatives across campuses or system
• Facilitates the interface between processes, programs or initiatives to ensure organizational and system needs are met.
• Leads process and practice changes to incorporate the latest evidence established through nursing research findings.

• Evaluates effectiveness of education, professional development, or process change interventions.
• Coordinates and facilitates complex education and professional development programs.
• Assists client base with accreditation preparation.
• Conducts program costs, benefits and outcomes analysis.
• Plans and coordinates implementation of new technology, clinical practice models and other large scale initiatives.
• Leads organizational strategic initiatives to insure compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Facilitates alignment with partners and academic institutions.
• Provides consultation and mentorship to clinical care providers throughout the system for implementation of evidence based practice.

• Knowledgeable regarding regulatory compliance.Assists with organizational strategic initiatives to insure compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Provides consultation and mentorship to nursing leadership and clinical care providers throughout the system for implementation of evidence based practice.
• Integrates interdepartmental/interdisciplinary initiatives for organization.
• Facilitates the interface between processes, programs or initiatives to ensure organizational needs are met.

• Primary contact for the infection prevention program for IHE
• Oversees the infection surveillance program including data analysis and intervention strategies for improving healthcare outcomes Reports to Nursing AdministrationThis position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Possible exposure to infectious blood and body fluids, sharps, hazardous radiation and chemicals, inhalation of gas, electrical shock and back injury while teaching in patient care areas and in office or conference center. Also may be exposed to communicable diseases while in patient care areas. May be required to work extended hours, on off shifts and weekends.

• Graduation from an accredited nursing or other allied health program and current Oklahoma State Registration or current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state license in nursing or other health related field required.
• Bachelors degree in nursing, allied health or related field required.
• Masters degree in nursing, allied health, or related field preferred. 5 years of recent clinical practice with demonstration of progressive teaching experience required 3 years of professional development, consultation, or leadership experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office including power point, excel, publisher; and database software such as access required.
• Excellent communication, oral presentation and professional writing skills required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written)