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Penn State Health lists this Sepsis Nurse Navigator - Quality Services Performance opportunity in hershey, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8-hour shifts 75% onsite, 25% remote
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Responsible for managing a portfolio of Patient Safety projects that produce institutional quality & patient safety outcomes. Monitor and evaluate clinical processes for the safe delivery of quality patient care throughout all applicable departments of the Medical Center through an integrated Patient Safety Program. Function independently, interacting with members of executive leadership, including Quality Physician/Nurse Leaders, directors, managers, and staff. Promote a climate of collaboration, cooperation, and understanding and serve as an advisor/consultant to designated services on issues related to patient safety and quality outcomes throughout the Medical Center. Educate physicians and nurse leaders on patient safety concepts (RCA, high reliability, just culture, and teamwork). Work closely with the Program Manager Risk Management & Patient Safety as well as the Program Manager Regulatory and Accreditation to coordinate root cause analysis for sentinel events and other occurrences requiring intense analysis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field required.
Three (3) years of clinical practice and quality improvement experience required plus two (2) years of progressive leadership experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)
PA licensure as a Registered Nurse preferred.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
BENEFITS
Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.
All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained
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Worksite address
hershey, PA, 17033, US
Who can apply
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