Quality and Safety Advisor PRN at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: Cancer Quality Job Summary: In collaboration with Stem Cell Transplant/IEC clinical and administrative leadership, facilitates the development, implementation and evaluation of organizational strategies to improve clinical, service and financial outcomes within an evidenced-based practice framework and of VUMC mission, values, vision and credo. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates with departments and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement strategies to improve care and processes. Utilizes consultative and facilitative skills in working with individuals and groups. Develop/enhance quality management infrastructure including knowledge transfer, within assigned areas of responsibility. Serve as a resource for policy/standard interpretation and application to operations. Facilitates improvement initiatives through use of PDSA cycle. Meets with project team to plan and executes improvement team agenda. Coordinates data and process analysis needs with individuals/groups responsible for the identification of improvement opportunities and redesign efforts. Effectively uses data, improvement knowledge and regulatory/accreditation standards, resulting in informed decision making by the project team. Utilizes quality management and statistical process control tools and methods as appropriate. Coordinates timely communication of assigned areas quality management initiatives to appropriate forums (Patient Care Centers and Core Quality Committees). Integrates internal and external benchmark data. Summarizes data in a format that will facilitate identification and prioritization of improvement initiatives. Demonstrates effective Project Management skills. Assures maintenance of project plans/ records such that they serve as an archive of project results. Utilizes change management to drive results. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifie