Nursing Quality and Patient Safety Fellow BWH

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Full Time 40 hours BWH Boston main campus

Chleck Family Foundation Nursing Fellow in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement contributes to advancement of patient care and quality outcomes at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.

Through project-based learning guided by nurse leaders, Chleck Family Foundation Nursing Fellow focuses on effective ways to bridge the worlds of nursing, quality improvement and patient safety.

This 12-month fellowship prepares registered nurses to be future leaders of patient safety and quality improvement.

Fellowship projected duration is one year with potential for extension based on grant funding and hospital needs.

This position’s work locations include BWH main campus in Longwood Medical Area, BWFH/Faulkner, and other satellite BWH locations in and outside of Boston.

Essential Functions
1. Data Entry, Analysis and Interpretation Lead data collection and reporting of key nurse sensitive indicators and other quality measures.
2. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for improvement through analysis of quality outcome data.
3. Support development and evaluation of nursing departmental and organizational evidence-based improvement initiatives utilizing the high reliability framework.
4. Promote evidence-based practice integration and alignment with nursing departmental policies and protocols.
5. Participate in projects aimed at improving the safety and quality of patient care.
6. Supports teams in the pursuit of continual regulatory readiness/compliance.

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for collaboration with healthcare teams to monitor, assess, and improve patient care quality and compliance with relevant regulations. The Nursing Quality and Patient Safety Fellow also participates in audits, develops quality improvement initiatives, and supports the hospital’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess and monitor the quality of patient care.
-Conduct regular audits and reviews of clinical processes to ensure compliance with established standards.
-Stay informed about relevant healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.
-Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as those from Joint Commission, CMS, and other accrediting bodies.
-Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
-Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement in patient care and operational processes.
-Review and assess clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
-Provide feedback and education to healthcare providers on documentation best practices.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing required
• Master’s Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts required.

Experience

• Competent nursing practice in clinical area or specialty- 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Critical Thinking Skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work with people at all levels of the organization and system.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Self-directed, ability to work independently and within teams.
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to multi-task.
• Ability to advance knowledge, skills, and attitudes of others.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs – 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1620 Tremont Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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