Employee Health/Quality Nurse - Full Time at OakBend Medical Center

Richmond, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Improvement, Infection Control, Employee Health, Patient Safety, Clinical Services, Communication, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Disease Management, Assessment, Training, Collaboration, Performance Improvement, Healthcare Delivery, Error Reduction, Adverse Outcomes

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Director of Quality Management, the Employee Health/Quality Nurse will coordinate the patient safety programs within the OakBend Hospital System, ongoing orientation, training in infection control/employee health principles & practices to all hospital employees. This individual will work collaboratively with the hospital-partnered facilities and the hospital’s contracted services. The Employee Health/Quality Nurse will identify methods for the reduction of medical/healthcare errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse outcomes. This individual will also be responsible for all functions of the employee health program and for providing clinical employee health services. This position is also responsible for assisting in coordinating activities to improve performance based on results. Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited nursing program. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum of two years’ experience in health care delivery systems with focus on quality/performance improvement preferred. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse. Valid Drivers’ license and reliable transportation necessary as driving between campuses is required. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Ability to assess abstracts of patients to determine quality of care given. Thorough knowledge of disease management. Well-developed oral, written, organizational and interpersonal skills. ABOUT OAKBEND OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

Responsibilities

The Employee Health/Quality Nurse will coordinate patient safety programs and provide training in infection control and employee health principles. They will also identify methods to reduce healthcare errors and manage the employee health program.