Quality Partner (0.8 FTE/64 hrs. pp)
- Employer
- Essentia Health
- Location
- Detroit Lakes, MN
- Salary
- Join our team!
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- Industry
- Healthcare
- Role
- Other
- Job Type
- Long-Term
Job Details
Department: 46481 Quality/Safety
Job Description: The Quality Partner provides technical expertise for assigned system-wide initiatives. Responsibilities include: Working in partnership with leadership and multi-disciplinary teams participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of system-wide quality programs; analyzes customer needs relating to organizational initiatives and applying quality principles to such initiatives; designing a knowledge/data base of quality principles, concepts, tools, and methodology; sharing information and communicating throughout the organization; in a consistent and value added manner; supporting continuous quality improvement efforts and continuing personal and professional development. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers and others.
Education Qualifications:
Education and/or years' experience required:
Bachelor's degree in a related health care field or RN degree. Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. Over 5 years of experience preferred. Master's degree preferred.
Knowledge and expertise in accreditation requirements, recommended patient safety practices, and/or leading patient service strategies.
Understanding of health care quality metrics and reporting requirements.
Exceptional customer service skills, tact and diplomacy
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Creativity and problem-solving aptitude
Highly developed analytical, critical thinking and organizational skill with attention paid to detail
Proficiency in MS Office programs
Training in continuous quality improvement principles (Process Excellence) highly desired
Experience with an electronic medical record is highly desirable.
Licensure/CertificationQualifications:
If a Registered Nurse, must hold licensurein the State of Employment and maintain licensure after employment.
FTE: 0.8
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time: 0800
Shift End Time: 1630
Weekends:
Holidays: No
Call Obligation: No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Company
Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.
Essentia Health currently employs more than 11,500 people, including more than 1,500 physicians and advanced practitioners. Each employee plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives. And, many of our employees believe they have been "called" to do this important work. Perhaps you are one of those people.
How do different cultures play a part in your organization? Essentia Health is dedicated to inclusion and diversity, ensuring a welcoming and respectful culture for our employees. We celebrate and respect the values of all individuals and are committed to providing inclusion to all at Essentia Health.
What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have? We hire a high variety of different positions, so they all have slightly different skillsets required! For all of our positions we love to see candidates with a consistent work history, positive attitude, and a passion for helping others!
How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our leadership team is passionate about providing the best patient care, which starts with having a great team! Our leadership team wants to see our staff grow within our organization, and there are many career growth opportunities available!
Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? We are continuing to grow and evolve to better serve our patients and community!
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