Job Summary: The Quality & Safety-LPN position involves managing & monitoring reportable events and the coordinating of follow-up of the events and assisting with the service excellence program as needed. The Quality & Safety-LPN works under the supervision of the Quality Manager & subsequently reports to the Director of Quality.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

· Adheres to regulatory standards & hospital policy.

· Serves as a positive role model for staff.

· Keeps access to protected health information secure & confidential.

· Establishes a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork.

· Participate in the quality related committees and groups as assigned by the Quality Manager.

· Analyzes & monitors performance data to determine trends to improve patient services.

· Assists with coverage & during times of influx (flu shot season) in employee health & infection as needed.

· Perform tasks for quality projects as assigned by the Quality Manager.

· May need to function as a bedside nurse in an emergency.

· Assist with other duties as assigned by the manager or director.

Essential Skill Competencies:

· Possess computer skills with applications of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & web-based research.

· Effectively maneuvers the Electronic Health record to obtain information relevant to job duties.

· Possess ability to prioritize & carry out work duties independently & efficiently, self-directed & flexible.

· Process professional knowledge of health care services & complex hospital workflows & processes.

· Possess the ability to take direction & work well in groups & independently.

 

Education, Experience & Performance Requirements:

· Must have a current LPN license from the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

· Previous hospital nursing experience is preferred.

· Must keep access to protected health information secure & confidential.

· Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word.

· Must have diligence & the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced changing environment.

· Requirements that if not held at time of hire will be required after hire depending on class availability:

A. TB Surveillance & Testing Certification (TBST)

B. DOT Urine Drug Screening certification

C. N95 Respirator Fit Test training

 

Exposure Classifications: Moderate exposure risk