Quality & Safety Excellence Nurse

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

• At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment

• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)

• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)

• Retirement savings account with employer match

• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays

• NO mandatory overtime

• Employee referral incentive program

• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU's and supportive team approach.

JOB SUMMARY

• The purpose of the Quality & Safety Excellence Nurse is to assist and support the Quality manager in quality and safety strategies, plans, and regulatory requirements that improve outcomes and reduce harm to patients. The individual works closely with ministry colleagues, providers, and leaders in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating quality and safety programs, structures and requirements that culminate in high reliability.

• The Quality & Safety Excellence nurse, under the direction of the Quality manager, assists in achieving excellence in quality and safety work related to patient outcomes (process and outcome measures), performance improvement strategies and methodologies, culture of safety (TogetherSafe) initiatives, and patient safety organization (PSO) collaboration with risk management that ensures high quality and safe care.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, or higher preferred.

• Licensure: Current RN license to practice nursing in Indiana where work is performed. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare setting. Previous hospital performance improvement experience preferred.

Other Job Requirements:

• Colleague must be able to demonstrate a good driving record verifiable with the DMV in the applicant's state of residence, not accumulating more than three (3) points within the last 12 months.

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.