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RN - Registered Nurse - Quality and Patient Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

As one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker’s Hospital Review, we’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. Join us as a Registered Nurse Quality and Patient Safety Coordinator to strengthen that impact.

Job Duties

• At least one year of RN Quality and Safety work experience is highly preferred.

• This opportunity is located on-stie at Geisinger Medical Center Muncy, salaried, and full time.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  

Position Details

Utilizes clinical and analytical background expertise to lead improvement teams; gather and analyze clinical, financial and research data; compile patient and practice-level to provide data-driven guidance for best practice and quality/safety projects; and assist with research within the department. Ensures cost effective, quality care outcomes for a complex and high-acuity population.

• Utilizes skill sets in process improvement, quality improvement, change management and team communication to develop and grow both current and new projects/programs.

• Manages project development, implementation and maintenance of system-wide programs.

• Assists medical and nursing directors in leading strategic development, tactical execution for solution strategies, and development of innovative road maps for care.

• Manages a clear and coherent strategy for identifying and capitalizing on revenue-generating opportunities with strategies, objectives and action plans based on a detailed understanding of the market, competition, customer needs, internal resources and capabilities.

• Establishes standard work to support department efforts for new and existing projects and program utilizing continuous quality improvement methodologies to identify clinical quality, process, and financial improvement opportunities within the department.

• Coordinates with all levels of leadership, physicians, other clinicians, nursing and ancillary staff in process improvement work, including but not limited to analyzing work flow, performing gap analyses, identifying process change and developing future workflows.

• Provides and/or coordinates education for department staff, including providers, on process improvement, quality and safety standards, practices, and policies.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Responsibilities