OVERVIEW

Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and systems that support quality services and ongoing program accreditation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary partners to achieve program goals.

Schedule:

20 hours per week

Shift:

Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Activities:

Serves as an expert practitioner, role model and clinical resource in providing quality nursing care to program specific patients and their families. Support the care team in clinical management of the program specific patients. Follows program specific patients from admission through discharge and transitions of care as specified by program requirements. Assist in ensuring all care throughout continuum is coordinated, cost -efficient, and results in optimal outcomes. Assist in monitoring compliance with program specific standards of care. Coordinate multidisciplinary team services for patient and family needs. Provide and document program specific care in accordance with standards relating to the care of these patients. Identify the need for and coordinate the development and implementation of care paths for program- specific patients incorporating members from the multidisciplinary team.

Administration:

Represent the Programs on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal patient care management. Manages, coordinates and leads Program Steering and/or Operational meetings. Manage, as appropriate, the operational, personnel and financial aspects of the Program. Supervise adherence to hospital policies, procedures and standards through observation, medical record review, staff feedback and other appropriate sources. Supervision of Program database. Promote customer service. Facilitates resolution of patient concerns and implements processes to prevent future incidents. Ensures the Program meets all current evidence based guidelines and program specific standards as outlined by accrediting agency.

Education Responsibilities:

Develop, coordinate and implement orientation, nursing education, and in-service programs related to care and management of Program specific patients in conjunction with nursing services. Direct community program specific education and prevention programs by developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for targeted populations in the city and surrounding communities Participate in mandatory educational activities as appropriate to professional development goals. Participate in case review. Participate in education programs as needed. Review all present Program specific patient education materials and standardize across the system. Work in collaboration with Program specific coordinators across the system.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Three to five years' experience in clinical nursing with required program specific patient population. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN required; will consider candidates currently in an accredited BSN Completion Program. Master's degree preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office and

EMR CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state(s) of practice Dual licensure preferred Membership in a professional nursing organization Approved CPR or BLS certification required Certification in a related specialty within 3 years per program guidelines (example: stroke, chest pain, heart failure)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Participate in the development of Program specific care systems at the community, state, and/or national levels. Take an active part in community outreach programs Monitor state & regulatory requirements Monitor & respond to changes in the Program specific accreditation standards and serve as liaison regarding these changes

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of a quality plan, which is multi-disciplinary and focused on patient outcomes. Serve as the coordinator of the identification, investigation, reporting and follow up of incidents and quality issues throughout the program while maintaining confidentiality. Supervise the collecting, coding, scoring, and developing of processes for validation of data entered into the registry. Sufficiently understands the Program specific structures and processes to be capable of facilitating performance improvement activities, compiling trend reports, and conducting research while protecting confidentiality. Development of a 1-3 year PI plan Routine QA of registry activities (data collection & entry QA) as applicable Monitor protocol adherence and variances

PAY RANGE

$34.45 - $51.68 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.