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The Burn CenterPerformance Improvement (PI) Coordinator reports to the Burn Program Manager. The PI Coordinator is responsible for the Burn Performance Improvement Program which encompasses all areas and disciplines of the hospital and clinics that participate in care of the burn patient. The PI Coordinator provides coordination and facilitation of Performance Improvement with data collection, analysis, trending and benchmarking of data and outcomes. The PI Coordinator will ensure timely recognition, review, actions, and loop closure of burn Performance Improvement initiatives and cases. The coordinator will collaborate closely with Burn Program Leadership to assure compliance with burn standards and the American Burn Association's Burn Quality Care Platform (BQCP) in data analysis.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004030 CHS - Burn Program (Main)
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate Burn CenterPerformance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) program. Coordinate the development & implementation of Performance Improvement processes for all those involved in the care of the burn patient as required for American Burn Association Verification.
Success Criteria:
• Participate in the continuum of burn care with the planning and implementation of Burn Center guidelines, monitor the care of the burn patient and act as a resource to improve clinical practice for the burn injured patient.
• Facilitates and assists in implementing ongoing interdisciplinary quality improvement projects to create a culture of safety and promote value-based programs.
• Content expert to identify deficiencies and opportunities for the improvement, resolve the problem and provide loop-closure.
• Analyze current medical information for any variances in care by extracting data from the EHR, EMS patient care records, outside hospital transfer record, daily rounds, and any other sources of documentation that may be available to capture accurate patient information.
• Provide clinical expertise and collaboration with physicians, APP's, nurses, ancillary services, and EMS to identify patient or system issues.
• Maintain burn database with accurate description of issues, actions, preventability, and ensure loop closure for all identified issues.
• Provide monthly reports on PI projects
• Coordinate and participate in both internal and external education
Success Criteria:
• Provide education on the Performance Improvement process identified through the PIPS process
• Encourage participation from all disciplines to design process that result in improved care for the burn patient
• Share successes on a regional and national level
Additional Job Description
Requirements
• RN Licensure in State of South Carolina
• Minimum of 2 years clinical RN experience in emergency or critical care nursing, burn care experience preferred
• ABLS certifications preferred, with requirement to achieve in first 18 months
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and computer skill
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
The Burn CenterPerformance Improvement (PI) Coordinator reports to the Burn Program Manager. The PI Coordinator is responsible for the Burn Performance Improvement Program which encompasses all areas and disciplines of the hospital and clinics that participate in care of the burn patient. The PI Coordinator provides coordination and facilitation of Performance Improvement with data collection, analysis, trending and benchmarking of data and outcomes. The PI Coordinator will ensure timely recognition, review, actions, and loop closure of burn Performance Improvement initiatives and cases. The coordinator will collaborate closely with Burn Program Leadership to assure compliance with burn standards and the American Burn Association's Burn Quality Care Platform (BQCP) in data analysis.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004030 CHS - Burn Program (Main)
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate Burn CenterPerformance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) program. Coordinate the development & implementation of Performance Improvement processes for all those involved in the care of the burn patient as required for American Burn Association Verification.
Success Criteria:
• Participate in the continuum of burn care with the planning and implementation of Burn Center guidelines, monitor the care of the burn patient and act as a resource to improve clinical practice for the burn injured patient.
• Facilitates and assists in implementing ongoing interdisciplinary quality improvement projects to create a culture of safety and promote value-based programs.
• Content expert to identify deficiencies and opportunities for the improvement, resolve the problem and provide loop-closure.
• Analyze current medical information for any variances in care by extracting data from the EHR, EMS patient care records, outside hospital transfer record, daily rounds, and any other sources of documentation that may be available to capture accurate patient information.
• Provide clinical expertise and collaboration with physicians, APP's, nurses, ancillary services, and EMS to identify patient or system issues.
• Maintain burn database with accurate description of issues, actions, preventability, and ensure loop closure for all identified issues.
• Provide monthly reports on PI projects
• Coordinate and participate in both internal and external education
Success Criteria:
• Provide education on the Performance Improvement process identified through the PIPS process
• Encourage participation from all disciplines to design process that result in improved care for the burn patient
• Share successes on a regional and national level
Additional Job Description
Requirements
• RN Licensure in State of South Carolina
• Minimum of 2 years clinical RN experience in emergency or critical care nursing, burn care experience preferred
• ABLS certifications preferred, with requirement to achieve in first 18 months
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and computer skill
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
