Job Description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE Responsible for organizing and coordinating Performance Improvement and Patient Safety activities at a departmental level within Parkland.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

-Must have a Bachelor's degree in a health related field.

Experience: -Must have five years of experience working with performance improvement issues.

Equivalent Experience: -May have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

Laboratory Services Only: Must be certified by one of the following:

-Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT), - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) -Medical Technologist (MT) - Department of Health Services (HHS) formerly (HEW) -Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologist (AMT) -Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - national certification agency

Nurses Only:

-Must have current RN license or valid temporary license with the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.

-Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: o American Heart Association o American Red Cross Rescuer o Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities:

-Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of data management and process improvement.

-Must have knowledge of Joint Commission standards and their interpretation as related to areas of responsibility.

-Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill to operate a computer to input and extract information using word processing, spread sheet and data base software.

-Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

-Must be able to employ effective problem solving and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

-Must be able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.

-Nurses Only:

Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.