Clinical Program Specialist - Accreditation - Sepsis

Job Summary Provides oversight, consultation, research, management, and education in a specific clinical area. # Job Responsibilities Serves as an expert consultant for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice and professional growth. Coordinates activities, projects, and operational efforts related to specified clinical program. This may include assisting with the development and/or implementation of new or revised processes, policies and/or procedures. Manages and participates in regulatory site visits/surveys related to specified clinical program. Works collaboratively with stakeholders to plan, facilitate and evaluate multidisciplinary process improvements related to specified clinical program. Facilitates change process through committee participation as needed. Leads and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to promote process improvement. Utilizes standardized methods for improvement efforts, including data collection # analysis. Also utilizes common concepts for statistical analysis, outcomes measurement, quality improvement tools, systems thinking, and operations improvement practices. Interprets and disseminates related data to stakeholders. Provides support, counseling, and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the health care process and personal decision-making. Participates in community-based events related to health promotion of specified clinical program. Qualifications Bachelor#s degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire AND Master#s degree or higher in nursing related field preferred A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree. A minimum of 3 years# relevant experience required RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND Accreditation/Clinical Program related certification preferred Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires a strong understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures related to process improvement, human factors, safety principles, and change management. Physical Demands Standing: Occasionally Walking: Occasionally Sitting: Frequently Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never Lifting over 75 lbs: Never Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never Carrying over 75 lbs: Never Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never Climbing: Rarely Bending/Stooping: Rarely Kneeling: Rarely Crouching/Crawling: Rarely Reaching: Occasionally Talking: Frequently Hearing: Occasionally Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Never Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Job Summary

Provides oversight, consultation, research, management, and education in a specific clinical area.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as an expert consultant for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice and professional growth.

• Coordinates activities, projects, and operational efforts related to specified clinical program. This may include assisting with the development and/or implementation of new or revised processes, policies and/or procedures.

• Manages and participates in regulatory site visits/surveys related to specified clinical program.

• Works collaboratively with stakeholders to plan, facilitate and evaluate multidisciplinary process improvements related to specified clinical program.

• Facilitates change process through committee participation as needed. Leads and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to promote process improvement.

• Utilizes standardized methods for improvement efforts, including data collection & analysis. Also utilizes common concepts for statistical analysis, outcomes measurement, quality improvement tools, systems thinking, and operations improvement practices. Interprets and disseminates related data to stakeholders.

• Provides support, counseling, and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the health care process and personal decision-making.

• Participates in community-based events related to health promotion of specified clinical program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire AND
• Master's degree or higher in nursing related field preferred
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience required
• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND
• Accreditation/Clinical Program related certification preferred

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Requires a strong understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures related to process improvement, human factors, safety principles, and change management.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasionally

• Walking: Occasionally

• Sitting: Frequently

• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely

• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never

• Lifting over 75 lbs: Never

• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely

• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never

• Carrying over 75 lbs: Never

• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely

• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never

• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never

• Climbing: Rarely

• Bending/Stooping: Rarely

• Kneeling: Rarely

• Crouching/Crawling: Rarely

• Reaching: Occasionally

• Talking: Frequently

• Hearing: Occasionally

• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never

• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

• Running: Never

• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.