JOB SUMMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates performance improvement activities in accordance with department’s goals and objectives and mission of The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) and The Queen’s Health Systems (QHS).
- Serves as a resource for medical staff and medical center departments in meeting requirements of licensing and credentialing agencies, etc.
- Coordinates, implements and facilitates key clinical performance improvement efforts including, but not limited to : disease management, peer review, credentialing and privileging, quality and focus studies outcomes projects and research.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Essential : standing, sitting, walking, stooping / bending, kneeling, squatting, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting and carrying usual weight of 10 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm / hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.Operates typewriter, computer, telephone, printer, calculator, and copier.III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :
Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
A. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE :
Current Hawaii State License as a Registered Nurse.Bachelor’s degree in nursing.Master’s degree preferred.Certification in National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) preferred.B. EXPERIENCE :
Two (2) years clinical experience required; experience in a specific area of specialty (i.e., cardiac, geriatrics, oncology, etc) may be required depending upon area of assigned.Knowledge of performance improvement, databases / information systems preferred.Demonstrated experience with computer word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications may be required depending upon area of assignment.