Job Description:

#106463 MAGNET AND NURSING QUALITY PROGRAM MANAGER

Filing Deadline: Fri 11/6/2020

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/6/2020. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Manager for Nursing Quality and the Magnet Program is responsible for managing the activities of multiple nursing quality improvement initiatives.

In this role, the key responsibilities are:

* Supports clinical areas on data management activities and projects with significant clinical complexity and organizational scope. Develops relevant department and service quality indicators, structures and measures.

* Analyzes and interprets highly complex data of broad scope, and summarizes statistical findings. Develops corresponding reports, dashboards, presentations, and action plans. Prepares and delivers executive summaries.

* Identifies statistical trends, problems, and potential issues in patient care and services. Participates in or leads project teams in clinical departments to investigate, develop and implement corrective plans, and monitor their effectiveness.

* Prepares incident reports and conducts Quality Improvement (QI) reviews of highly-complex mortality cases, sentinel events, readmissions, and other cases flagged by screening criteria. Identifies cases that require urgent reviews and collaborates with management as required to develop and implement appropriate responses.

* Oversees or performs timely and accurate submission of clinical care quality and patient safety data to appropriate internal departments and outside agencies.

* Participates in or leads clinical and technical teams on broad-scope projects using advanced QI models to develop new plans, criteria, and benchmarks.

* Researches best practices and develops and implements improvements in the data collection and reporting processes and/or systems.

* Serves as a technical leader to provide advice and counsel others on highly-complex QI issues of functionality, efficiency, performance improvement, and program development.

* Directs alignment of all activities with Magnet sources of evidence with specific outcome metrics.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Master's highly preferred.
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RN License issued by the State of California.
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BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
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Experience with Magnet sources and evidence.
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Experience and proven success with in-depth knowledge of Quality Improvement (QI) standards, clinical chart review and abstraction, and regulatory requirements.
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Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
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Must be able to work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Must have decision making, problem solving and prioritizing skills.
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Must have knowledge of financial, public relations, strategic planning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Master s Degree in Nursing or other related field.
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Project management experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Some travel required.
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Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, and several outpatient clinics. UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest is a designated Level I Trauma Center and has the only Burn Center in the county. We invite you to join our dynamic team!

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UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

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