Job Description
Involves the establishment and supervision of processes (e.g., performance improvement, clinical documentation, etc.) to achieve the optimal degree of excellence in the services rendered to every patient. Evaluation of practice operates within the parameters of patient outcome, cost-benefit in care provision, and patient access to the health care delivery system. Provides for internal strategic planning efforts and implementing continuous quality improvement programs.
Serves as the BCH Children’s Surgery Performance Improvement (PI) Nurse, responsible for data collection, analysis, and performance improvement activities for patients under 18 years of age, in support of the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Level I Programs at both BCH San Francisco and BCH Oakland.
The American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Programs are embedded within the BCH Perioperative Department and operates as a collaborative; multidisciplinary partnership focused on advancing pediatric surgical quality and safety. Guided by Level 1 standards from the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the programs work across teams to drive continuous improvement in surgical care and patient outcomes.
The Children’s Surgery PI Nurse partners closely with the Children’s Surgery Program Manager to lead performance improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes, identifying patient safety and system issues early, and implementing evidence-based practice improvements. This role requires a high level of clinical judgment, creativity, organization, and prioritization.
The PI Nurse collaborates with pediatric focused physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to support BCH Hospitals in system-wide and cross-bay performance improvement through coordination and execution of assigned projects.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a children’s hospital setting with a surgical or critical care focus.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and / or experience.
- In-depth knowledge of QI standards, clinical chart review, abstraction, and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of QI models, tools, and techniques for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Advanced organizational and project management skills with the ability to lead and prioritize tasks.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information and responsibilities.
- Advanced interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clinical and technical staff and external agencies.
- Advanced ability to convey complex information verbally and in writing, producing high-quality reports and presentations.
- Advanced knowledge of administrative and business software packages for quality data management.
- Advanced skills to influence and persuade staff, management, and clinicians at all levels.
- Expert ability to collaborate effectively with staff, management, and clinicians across departments.
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Current CA RN license
- Active American Heart Association BLS Certification