Quality Assurance Nurse jobs in Burbank, CA

At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, Centinela Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for nearly 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, robotics surgery program, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, labor and delivery, and more. Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital" recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2022) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.centinelamed.com.

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The Stroke and STEMI/SRC nurse is responsible for the organization, coordinating and leading all activities associated with the Stroke and the STEMI/SRC Program. The nurse is an active participant in performance improvement data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated stroke and STEMI/SRC programs, ensuring the provision of the highest quality healthcare. Assists with the development and implementation of initiatives, policies and procedures, including staff education activities related to stroke care and STEMI care and processes. Evaluates the Stroke and SRC Programs through the use of data capture, follow-up and trend analysis and presents findings to appropriate committees. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures for both the Stroke and the STEMI/SRC Programs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. BSN required, Masters (APN) preferred. Current state licensure as an RN or APN. Basic Life Support (BLS)
2. Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience preferred.
3. After 6 months, knowledge in the care of stroke patients using the American Stroke Association Guidelines is required.
4. After 6 months, knowledge in the care of STEMI patients using the LA County EMS regulations and guidelines
5. Knowledgeable on current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility and Stroke program.
6. Computer proficiency in Windows applications is required (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong working knowledge in data management, data analysis and quality improvement processes are required. Proficiency in Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and core clinical systems are required.

Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $XX.00 to $XX.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.