Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 40 hours per week

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible to oversee, prioritize, and direct the planning and execution of clinical quality improvement activities for the sepsis population hospital-wide, achieving targeted quality, safety, and financial objectives. Leads performance improvement initiatives through application of clinical expertise, knowledge of both clinical and administrative settings and frequent interactions with a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles. Facilitates the bedside clinical care of sepsis to assure that all patients receive comprehensive and timely treatment interventions that are consistent with best practice recommendations. Participates in program development as it relates to sepsis care. Functions as an educator, and collects and analyzes data surrounding sepsis patients to assist with documentation, coding, clinical care, and outcomes related to key leading indicators. This position collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and/or identify evidence-based practices and to establish standards in support of clinical quality outcome program goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.

5 years of acute care clinical experience required.

Previous experience with developing clinical practice recommendations supported by current literature required.

Previous experience leading quality initiatives, culture transformation, and performance improvement efforts required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Ability to apply performance improvement methods, including Lean, PDCA, data collection and analysis.

Ability to efficiently and effectively use organizational resources as well as systems.

Leadership skills with the ability to work well independently.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet designated deadlines.

Strong ability to retrieve, communicate, and present information in written, auditory, or visual formats.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

Lean Six Sigma, project management, root cause analysis certification or equivalent training preferred.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

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