Staff Registered Nurse - Quality Assurance

Baylor Scott and White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Quality Assurance for a nursing job in Temple, Texas.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: Quality Assurance
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Clinical Quality RN Dialysis
Location: Temple, TX
Department: Dialysis
Hours/Schedule: FT Days, 40 hours per week, Weekdays (Monday-Friday) only, no weekend or holidays.
Job Specifics: Supports all 4 Dialysis clinics with Regulatory standards and measures, infection control, quality assurance, and process improvement projects and enhancements.
Quality and Dialysis experience preferred.
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott and White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
We never settle by constantly striving for better.
We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott and White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott and White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
As a Clinical Quality Registered Nurse, you will manage efforts to prioritize patient safety and healthcare quality. You will be involved in projects improving quality assurance, management, and enhancement. You'll collect data, conduct research, create presentations, and take corrective actions. You'll also support peer reviews and ensure compliance with regulatory standards for our organization's improvement.
Essential Functions of the Role
Help both staff and management in establishing dependable and quantifiable standards for patient safety and quality.
Recognize and meet regulatory standards related to patient safety and quality assurance.
Help medical staff with quality assurance tasks, address management issues found in peer review, and improve quality where possible.
Distinguish processes that are consistent from those that aren't and take remedial actions based on these findings.
Utilize tools like flow charts, failure analysis, run charts, and statistical control for process evaluation.
Partner with medical and clinical top people to create and present reports on quality and patient safety.
Contribute to the annual assessments of programs, providing reports on patient safety and quality management.
Participate in the Peer Review Program, assisting in data collection, research, and aggregation at appointment and reappointment cycles as needed.
Work with Risk Management to ensure research data meets legal privacy protections for confidentiality.
Key Success Factors
You should have practical knowledge and experience in project management, particularly in applying quality tools and methods.
Knowing key quality and regulatory organizations like the Joint Commission and Institute for Healthcare Improvement is important. Familiarity with organizations like NAHQ and NCQA is crucial.
You must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality of information obtained during the performance of your duties.
You need to share activities and learning within our facility and organization effectively, using good communication skills. Communication is essential.
While not required, a current certification as a Professional in Healthcare Quality is preferred.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree or equivalent.
At least (2) two years of relevant work experience.
RN License

Baylor Scott and White Health Job ID #25005142.

About Baylor Scott and White Health

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program