Omaha, NE, USA
5 days ago
Performance Improvement RN
Overview

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services heart and vascular care emergency services surgery maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging.


Responsibilities
Concurrently reviews all trauma cases to identify quality, timeliness and systems issues in the care of trauma patients, in order to meet state standards, departmental needs and administrative agendas.  Participates in daily rounds, trauma discharge rounds, serves as a liaison, and collaborates with all departments involved in the care of the trauma patient.Monitors sentinel events, deaths, transfers, complications, hospital length of stay, adherence to protocols and standards.  Provides analytical support to the trauma program and its leadership by developing monthly control charts, trending analysis, report cards and dashboards.Prepares records for and collaboratively develops reports, agendas and presentations for trauma performance committee meetings,  Trauma PI/PS, Trauma M&M, OPIC, and Quality Committees as assigned. Maintains Outcomes database with support from the Trauma Program Manager.Facilitates the resolution of systems problems and monitors for recurrences in direct collaboration with the Trauma Outreach Coordinator, Trauma Medical Director, Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Registry. Communicates with referring institutions/providers, and reports all quality improvement issues and discharge status. Participates as an active member of nursing unit trauma-specific committees.Liaison with nursing staff and residency house staff for requests for trauma registry data.  Actively participates in nursing research related to the traumatically injured patient.Actively participates in strategic planning for the trauma division.
Qualifications

Minimum: BSN

Valid nursing license

Preferred: MSN

Experience in research and quality improvement, and facilitating and motivating performance improvement teams. Experience with computer programs and creating presentations and charting.

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