Primary oversight, responsibility and sustainment for patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction and related performance improvement activities.
Works to strategic initiatives and promotes the patient safety and quality program.
Develops and monitors the strategic plan for the establishment and deployment of a patient safety and quality program.
Reviews, investigates, and analyzes patient safety events.
Provides recommendations for interventions to improve or enhance safety and quality based on analysis.
Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to organize cross-service quality teams.
Manages and assists with performance improvement projects.
Assists in establishing operational performance measurements and monitoring key performance indicators.
Reviews available quality and patient safety data to identify areas of high risk and assist with the development of quality improvement plans.
Conducts internal audits of patient safety and quality processes and metrics, provides feedback for improvement.
Assists in the development and implementation of clinical policies/procedures and clinical regulatory plans.
Ensures consistent management of the Event Reporting System (ERS), including the development and sustainment of a patient safety and quality review team.
Participates in clinical rounding and patient safety meetings. Maintains working knowledge of emerging safety and quality measurement and benchmarking initiatives.

Bachelor's degree
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Communication
Data Analysis
Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree, Certified Professional In Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), Registered Nurse
Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
Skills: Analytical Thinking, Complex Care Management, Confidentiality, Data Collection Methods, Data Format, Data Interpretations, Data Presentations, Epic EHR, Highly Developed Interpersonal, Performance Improvements, Professional Etiquette, Professional Judgement, Project Administration, Social Interaction, Working Independently.

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources for continued childcare needs.
WashU covers 100% of tuition for you and your family for dependent undergraduate-level college tuition after seven years with us.

Coordinator, Patient Safety & Quality – Anesthesiology

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