Quality and Patient Safety Nurse Rev and Clin Specialist KMH

Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

7-3, 8-4 can be flexible

Summary:

The Quality & Patient Safety (QPS) Nurse Reviewer and Clinical Specialist is the primary site individual responsible to identify quality and patient safety issues and develops interventional strategies which mitigate potential medical errors and improve patient outcomes. The QPS Nurse Reviewer and Clinical Specialist will actively advise and educate associates and the Medical Staff to improve practice habits and documentation to create a safe environment for the patients of Catholic Health. The QPS Nurse Reviewer and Clinical Specialist is also responsible for chart review for the following indicators: Peer Review, Regulatory Events, Complications, Occurrence reports, and other identified studies.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare related field required; Master’s Preferred

• NYS License as required to practice in a healthcare field (i.e. Nursing)

FOR QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY NURSE REVIEWER AND CLINICAL SPECIALISTS HIRED AFTER 09/01/2025

• Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare related field required; Master’s Preferred

• Registered Nurse must be currently licensed in New York State

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years clinical experience

• One (1) Quality & Patient Safety/Performance Improvement experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with medical staff, care management, patient care services, ancillary and support departments

• National Patient Safety initiatives and Safety Goals (e.g. JC NPSG’s, IHI, Leapfrog etc.)

• Exposure to sepsis and infection prevention indicators

• Strong Organizational and time management skills

• Strong leadership skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be flexible to assist at otherCH campuses and demonstrate ability to adapt to stressful work environment