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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500402 Nursing Practice/SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCA 216

Compensation Range:

$84,864.00 - $114,566.00

Responsibilities:

GENERAL SUMMARY: Ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care by overseeing the quality assurance and quality improvement processes within healthcare facility. Monitors, evaluates, and optimizes patient outcomes by implementing effective quality assurance and improvement initiatives. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to identify areas for enhancement, develop strategies for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of interventions. Drives a culture of excellence, safety, and patient-centered care through data analysis, performance metrics tracking, and continuous evaluation.

Full time, Days

The Magnet Program / QA/QI Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's journey and maintenance of Magnet® designation. This position reports to the Director of Nursing Policy, Safety, and Patient Outcomes while working closely with the Magnet Program Director to ensure alignment with Magnet standards, facilitate data collection and analysis, and coordinate activities that promote nursing excellence. The coordinator will be instrumental in preparing documentation, educating staff, and fostering an environment that reflects the highest standards of nursing practice. Additionally, the Coordinator leads efforts to monitor and improve nursing-sensitive indicators through the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) and other quality metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in patient care quality and safety.  3 years of RN experience in acute care setting required, previous experience with magnet designation, NDNQI, and QA/QI initiatives preferred.  Master’s degree in nursing or health care related field required.

 

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