Clinical Performance Improvement Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Performance Improvement Coordinator is responsible for promoting and improving patient safety culture and performance throughout the healthcare system. With a focus on sepsis management, the Coordinator is responsible for analyzing process improvement data and collaborating with practitioners and staff to promote efficient, cost-effective, clinically sound, and safe care delivery across the system. This role includes preparing reports and participating in projects related to the analysis and reporting of operational and strategic performance data.
Lead, direct and negotiate the implementation of strategic plans to improve sepsis management in the system. Develop, implement, and assess evidence-based practices for Sepsis Management across all disciplines according to the current guidelines. Provide ongoing education and guidelines implementation support to clinical and medical staff to ensure compliance and informed sepsis management. Continuously monitor internal and national compliance trends and track clinician compliance with sepsis management standards. Facilitate EMR and informatics changes to support sepsis management. Organize and support the Sepsis Committee, assist in identifying quality and safety management issues, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful regulatory compliance and evidence-based practices. Utilize improvement methodologies including lean six sigma and PDSA cycles to ensure rapid change and compliance with CMS Sepsis measures and updates. Maintain clinical knowledge and skills for sepsis care. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university, MSN preferred. Minimum of 3 years' clinical setting experience, emergency/trauma preferred. Quality data analysis, performance improvement, and lean process experience. CPHQ certification or IHI healthcare quality training within 2 years of hire. Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida and BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Ability to use judgment and discretion while dealing with confidential information, high-intermediate computer skills.