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Turn talent into success with Baylor Health Care System.Ranked in U.S. News & World Report´s ´America´s Best Hospitals´.Nursing Magnet status for Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital.

Turn talent into success with Baylor Health Care System.Over a century of being the best – for patients, families and our community. We´re Baylor Health Care System (BHCS), a multi-hospital, not-for-profit organization that is setting the standard for health care excellence in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Baylor has achieved a number of honors, including being ranked in U.S News & World Report´s ´America´s Best Hospitals´; nursing Magnet status for Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital; Consumer Choice Award for Overall Quality and Image; Health Care´s ´Most Wired´ hospitals; and the Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work.Nurse Manager – Diabetes ProgramBaylor University Medical CenterDallas, TXThe Nurse Manager Diabetes Program supervises and coordinates activities of nursing and clinic personnel. Verifies that patient needs are met and evaluates unit nursing care and performance. Participates in planning work of assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments. Plans and organizes training for staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs. Provides direct patient care when necessary for specific patient groups. Job Functions• Staff Development: Develops performance plans, identifies performance issues and manages performance and career development. Approves and contributes to in-service educational programs for assigned staff. Coordinates the educational activities of staff. Communicates new/revised protocols, guidelines and standards to assigned staff as changes occur.• Patient Care: Manages and coordinates the activities of nursing and support staff of assigned units to ensure patient care is provided in accordance with the established Baylor Health Care System (BHCS) standards and legal requirements. Ensures that continuity of care is maintained during all shifts of the unit. Provides professional nursing care to patients when necessary due to work load or staffing shortages.• Staffing: Ensures appropriate staffing is provided for all shifts of operation for responsible units. Monitors, evaluates and modifies staffing patterns in order to properly utilize assigned staff to provide patient care in assigned areas. Prepares and modifies work schedules as needed to ensure adequate coverage of all shifts. Approves paid time off, sick time and leave of absence requirements for assigned staff.• QA/CQI: Coordinates QA/CQI activities for assigned areas. Ensures that unit standards and monitoring procedures are consistent with the goals and objectives of BHCS QA/CQI programs and relevant legal requirements.• Patient Satisfaction: Performs daily rounding to ensure patient satisfaction criteria are being met and to monitor and evaluate employee performance. Investigates, resolves and documents the resolution of complaints or incidents concerning patients.• Coordination: Communicates with various departments to coordinate services, resolve operational issues and improve quality of patient care.• Budget: Provides input to operational budget development. Manages budget for areas of responsibility.• Process Improvement: Continuously reviews processes for operational improvement and efficiencies.• Management: Oversees the planning and delivery of patient care by nursing staff during the operation of assigned unit according to identified patient needs. Conducts regularly scheduled rounds on assigned units to ensure quality care is provided. Conducts staff meetings to ensure continuity of planning and implementation of effective patient care.• Other Duties: Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.Baylor BenefitsAt Baylor, you´ll enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% • Flexible schedules • Employee Assistance ProgramJoin BaylorExplore a system of rewards and unmatched opportunities with health care´s brightest minds.Requirements: • Bachelor´s of Science degree in Nursing; MSN preferred• Advanced Practice Nurse preferred.• Current Texas RN license required.• Multiple years of management experience• A minimum of five years of experience in diabetes disease management• CDE Certification or ability to obtain within two years• ACLS RequiredJoin BaylorExplore a system of rewards and unmatched opportunities with health care´s brightest minds.

Located conveniently off of the Valleys Metro Light Rail in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 690+-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. As one of the Valleys largest hospitals we are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. It includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, the Heart & Lung Institute, St. Josephs Childrens Health Center and a Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is also a respected center for maternity care, orthopedics, oncology and many other medical services.St. Josephs is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal and is the only Valley hospital to be named to the list six consecutive years. St. Josephs has also been named a Top 100 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, a Top 25Workplace for Women by ArizonaWoman magazine and a top hospital in Ranking Arizona. U.S News &World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the best hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with 41 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada.Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Risk Management Specialist performs duties in line with organizational loss prevention goals and objectives and National Patient Safety Goals and initiatives. The Specialist performs comprehensive evaluation and investigation of claims allegations, near misses and medical/medication errors. The Specialist utilizes analytical tools and skills to conduct chart reviews, collect and interpret data from a wide variety of internal and external sources, and make associated recommendations regarding operational efficiency and performance improvement. Primary responsibilities include: Prepares medical chart review summaries and creation of care timelines, performs complex investigations involving interviews of physicians, staff and patients/guests, researches medical procedures/policies protocols, state/federal directives, standards of care and evidence-based best practices, performs chart/report audits and other quality-driven initiatives, organizes content of case files for claims and complaints, develops reports, spreadsheets, and graphics for presentations, performs data entry of online incident reports to database, monitors online incident reporting database for significant events and near misses, identifies and analyzes clinically relevant variances and trends in data, coordinates Root Cause Analysis teams and other multidisciplinary workgroups, and prepares case files, copying files, filing and other routine office duties. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Educational Requirements: BS degree in nursing or related healthcare area. Masters preferred. Experience Requirements: Minimum of five years experience in acute care nursing specifically ICU, CCU, ED and/or general medical surgical unit. Prior experience in utilization management, risk management or legal nurse consulting is essential. Prior experience with complex computer programs/software and knowledge of Microsoft work products is desirable. License/Registration/Certification: RN CHRM preferred Salary range for this position is depending on experience: $57-85K/yr.

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GENERAL SUMMARY:The Clinical Specialist is responsible for providing formal and informal education programs and clinical expertise in his/her specialty area to optimize patient/family, nurse, and systems outcomes and:- directly or indirectly plans, implements and evaluates patient and family specific care appropriate to the complexity of the problems and resources of the system- demonstrates clinical inquiry to improve clinical practice and service outcomes- assesses and evaluates care delivery models; implements changes based on outcome data- develops education programs to improve patient outcomes and quality of care- supports the practice of nursing through orientation, training, staff development, research and involvement in professional organizations- contributes within the institution to establish clinical best practice system processes- coordinates with multiple disciplines to solve system issues- demonstrates ethical decision making and patient advocacyActively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:- Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospitals Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork as outlined in the organizations Performance Excellence Program- Supports complex patient-care issues, identifies patients at risk for suboptimal outcomes, and proposes a proactive plan of care. Coordinates and/or supports patient education programs and evaluates impact of patient education programs.- Interprets and/or establishes practice standards, policy and procedures, standards of care, protocols and critical pathways. Monitors practice standards and evaluates impact on patient care- Identifies problematic systems/process issues, develops plans to improve, and monitors outcomes. Develops/implements process improvement and/or clinical best practice initiatives at the organizational and unit level. - Acts as a change agent, evaluates environment for change readiness and develops and implements plans for change. Monitors change driven outcomes. - Monitors and evaluates nursing practice. Identifies professional growth needs of the nursing staff. Implements and evaluates a plan to address nursing staff, orientation, training, growth and development needs. Evaluates the impact of staff education on patient care. - Facilitates the development of nurse advocacy and moral agency through teaching, coaching, and role modeling. Seeks additional educational options that support his/hers clinical expertise in practice. Demonstrates nursing leadership through publications, research, consultation, presentation or clinical practice. - Participates in patient care advocacy issues directed toward creating quality care. - Knowledgeable about current research and evidence based practices in area of expertise and recommends changes in practice as appropriate. Incorporates research findings into policies and procedures and standards of care. Suggests areas of research and assists nurses who are involved in developing research projects/protocols. RequirementsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:- Graduate of a school of nursing- Masters degree in health related field; nursing preferred - Three to five years experience in specialtyPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certificationKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:-Advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice in specialty -Skill in the use of specialized equipment used in respective area of practice PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:- Past teaching experience in formal/informal settings with knowledge of learning principles for population served.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:- Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing- Certification is required for Clinical Specialist serving the Diabetic and Medical Surgical populations. For other populations, certification is preferred.

About Sharp HealthCare ~Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit integrated regional health care delivery system based in San Diego, California. Sharp includes four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals and two affiliated medical groups, plus a full spectrum of other facilities and services. Serving a population of approximately 3 million in San Diego County, Sharp has almost 14,000 employees and 2,600 affiliated physicians on medical staffs, and operates 1,867 beds. The Sharp Experience is our unique, systemwide commitment to transforming the health care experience in San Diego by becoming the best place to work, practice medicine and receive care.Director Quality Improvement / Care Management / Regulatory - Sharp Coronado Hospital Sharp Coronado is a 204-bed acute-care hospital located in Coronado, California. It is the only Planetree hospital in San Diego, and is one of only 8 hospitals in the nation to receive Planetrees highest honor as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Care Hospital. Sharp Coronado hospital focuses on providing excellence in clinical care as demonstrated by its Core Measure and other clinical outcomes; but it also provides a unique and holistic experience to patients and their families. Planetree, in combination with The Sharp Experience (see above), has resulted in Sharp Coronado becoming a tour site for hospitals around the world that come to see patient-centered care in action. As part of our Live, Heal, Grow philosophy, the hospital environment includes peaceful, beautiful surroundings, music, art, and programs that humanize, personalize, and demystify the experience for patients and families. As well, we are proud to provide a work place that focuses on the team members and their health and well-being. The hospitals robust strategic plan, Coronado Project 2020, is the beacon that guides the hospitals development and operational direction. Thanks to a unique partnership with the City of Coronado in conjunction with our Foundation, funding is available to take the hospital forward into the future. SummaryThe purpose of the Director of Quality position is to provide oversight, direction and coordination of the quality improvement, peer review, patient safety, risk management, care management, and regulatory review processes.Key Responsibilities:-> Provides management and direction for the Quality staff in support of the achievement of departmental and organization goals and objectives.-> Supports the entity´s performance improvement program and patient safety culture in part by positioning the Quality Department to be a critical and central element to strategic planning and program development.-> In conjunction with Clinical Effectiveness and entity administration, set short and long term goals for quality improvement, patient safety, and pro-active reduction of risk.-> Coordinating the data collection analysis and reporting processes related to performance improvement, patient safety, and risk reduction to the Board, MEC, Administration, Management and all appropriate staff to facilitate improvements and safety to all key processes.-> Coordinates and facilitates the use of statistical process tools, process improvement and problem solving through Six Sigma methodology for continuous improvement and all care and services provided.-> Coordinate the integration of performance improvement processes with medical staff leadership to review and improve overall patient care outcomes and the peer review process. Qualifications:-> BSN required with CA RN licensure. Masters in Health Management, Business Administration or related field.-> Five years experience or advanced training in health care delivery improvement.-> Three years experience in leadership role, demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate, facilitate, and negotiate effectively with a wide variety of hospital personnel and outside agencies.-> Creative and innovative skill set as it relates to performance improvement design.-> Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements for Title 22 and The Joint Commission.-> Computer skills along with statistical and data management skills.