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RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates performance improvement activities in accordance with department’s goals and objectives and mission of The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) and The Queen’s Health Systems (QHS).

• Serves as a resource for medical staff and medical center departments in meeting requirements of licensing and credentialing agencies, etc.

• Coordinates, implements and facilitates key clinical performance improvement efforts including, but not limited to: disease management, peer review, credentialing and privileging, quality and focus studies outcomes projects and research.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, sitting, walking, stooping/bending, kneeling, squatting, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting and carrying usual weight of 10 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• Operates typewriter, computer, telephone, printer, calculator, and copier.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State License as a Registered Nurse.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Certification in National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) preferred.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years clinical experience required; experience in a specific area of specialty (i.e., cardiac, geriatrics, oncology, etc) may be required depending upon area of assigned.

• Knowledge of performance improvement, databases/information systems preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with computer word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications may be required depending upon area of assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet