Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Nurse Quality in Pendleton, Oregon
Overview
CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed licensed for 49 faith-based acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians nurses and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms 11 emergency rooms 30 private patient rooms and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health (https://www.commonspirit.org/) the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org
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Responsibilities
Job Summary:
Acts as a visionary leader and internal consultant for total quality management. The position works in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer to plan, organize, direct and communicate quality activities for Mercy Medical Center, including medical staff, nursing and ancillary services. This position coordinates and aligns activities at Mercy Medical Center in conjunction with regional and national CHI service line strategy and processes.
Essential Functions:
Assists with the preparation of reports for SAH PI, Infection Prevention, Quality activities & results.
Abstracts and submits data for SAH PI, Infection Prevention, Quality Activities, CHI, CMS, Joint Commission, etc.
Provides staff support for Quality Council.
Assists staff and physicians in achieving Quality Goals.
Supports and assists with reporting Infection data.
Assists with tracking compliance with National Patient Safety Goals & educates accordingly.
Assists with Sentinel Event root cause analysis and reporting (as appropriate).
Assists with compliance initiatives for state and federal regulations.
Performs internal chart reviews for quality assurance as directed.
Performs other duties within the scope of his/her job.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Required Licensure and Certifications:
- Current Oregon State Registered Nursing License
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Thorough knowledge of PI/QI processes and environment
Expert abilities with data bases, presentation, computer skills, superior communication, and conflict management skills.
Strong ability to motivate, influence, and persuade.
Excellent physician relations skills and ability to successfully interact with all internal and external SAH publics.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least five (5) years of acute care experience
Accreditation and Regulatory requirements
BSN
CPHG (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) certifiation
Pay Range
$43.08 - $65.24 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.