Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
RN required
Work is on site
Position Purpose
The Performance Improvement Specialist implements and maintains a compliant, comprehensive, organization-wide, Safety, Quality and Performance Improvement Program.
What you will do
Perform audits and gap analysis in response to patient and family concerns, department specific events or trends, and other authorized parties
Communicate serious adverse events occur and follow through on submission of required documentation
Analyze monthly data, create, and drive performance improvement activities, and help implement change
Assist in training safety curriculum for all staff
Conduct root cause investigations in surgery
Perform chart reviews and audits to support investigations
Minimum Qualifications
CT RN license required
Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or related field preferred
At least five (5) years hospital experience preferred
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, patient quality of care and safety initiatives; RCA or Lean Management skills preferred
Leadership experience with regulatory requirements for reporting and subsequent response criteria
Position Highlights and Benefits
Full time 40hrs M-F days
Excellent benefits - starting day 1!
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Mary's Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary's is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region's only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci Robotic Surgery System.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.