Quality and Safety Advisor PRN

Cancer Quality

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.

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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.

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 modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

7 years

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.