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Manager Nursing Quality Patient Safety
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Safety and Quality Manager is accountable for the incident investigation and reporting process, and identifying, assessing, reporting, educating and recommending solutions to quality improvement and risk management issues. This individual may also address educational, certification and competency issues for the staff, and coordinates JCAHO and other regulatory standards and related initiatives through interdisciplinary communication with leadership.
- Oversees the coordination of activities for the Department of Nursing and Patient Care Services, Medical Affairs, and Hospital operations that assure alignment with the strategic initiatives for the department as well as compliance with Federal, State, and Joint Commission standards.
- Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for performance improvement program within the framework of the Department of Patient Care Services; office of Medical Affairs and Hospital Operations.
- Support the development of the Quality and Safety programs to enhance patient care and safety to minimize risk and patient harm.
- Oversees the completion of data collection and submission and reports to Nursing and senior leadership as appropriate (NDNQI; Readmissions; Hospital acquired infections)
- Works with the interdisciplinary team to identify problems, execute resolutions and sustain improvements, this includes follow up for corrective actions in all quality initiatives
- Develops, and/or implements a system whereby quality and effectiveness of care is defined, monitored, maintained, and/or improved
- Functions as in-house consultant for code and standards interpretation and quality goals
- Participates in the development of other staff members, specifically in the area of performance improvement, regulatory compliance and PCS practice standards
- Train and educate Nursing and Medical staff on all levels regarding principles of QI and quality improvement process including workshops
- Maintains current knowledge of quality improvement information to serve as an advisor to all staff and disseminate information as needed
- Collaborates with educators to plan, implement, and evaluate divisional and/or unit departmental educational programs
- Supports organizational commitment to quality, safety, and a Just Culture.
Requirements:
- BSN degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Current NYS RN license and registration required
- BLS required (American Heart Association)
- Certification in Health Care Quality (CPHQ) preferred
- Knowledge of current quality/performance improvement standards. Data management experience preferred with emphasis on data collection, tabulation and aggregation. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to work independently
Strength Through Diversity
The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together and participate actively as a leader within the Mount Sinai Health System by:
- Serving as the primary resource management representative of the Mount Sinai leadership teams, committees, etc., and acting as the primary executive leader interface between Mount Sinai and key executives from the health systems’ vendors and partners
- Engaging with relevant thought leaders and policy-makers at the federal and state levels, and representing the Health System as assigned.
- Using a lens of equity in establishing and promoting policies and procedures and providing opportunities for all to thrive.
- Confronting racist, sexist or other inappropriate behavior and challenges exclusionary organizational practices and serving as a role model to promote anti-racist behaviors.
- Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.
We work hard to acquire and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care.
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Who We Are
Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.
Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly Mount Sinai St. Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $87,692.00 - $131,538.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit - Nursing Administration - Mount Sinai Brooklyn