PICU Quality and Practice Advisor

JOB SUMMARY
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
Quality and Practice Advisor (QPA) are Registered Nurses who utilize evidence informed practice to facilitate and lead improvements in patient care and in the work environment. The QPA is a facilitator of improvement work evaluating data trends, developing clinical practice changes ground by evidence-based practice, clinical specialty consultant to the nursing staff and inter-professional teams at LPCHS. QPA works collaboratively with inter-professional teams to enact implementation of evidence-based practice and specialty standards, lead improvement and change initiatives, utilize data and standard processes to assess and improve patient outcomes. Major responsibilities include but are not limited to nursing leadership, represents clinical practice in a subspecialty practice area, education of team members, facilitating and conducting evidence-based practice including dissemination, and professional development of the inter-professional team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
* Establishes and monitors care standards and makes recommendations for changes in area of clinical practice based on professional standards and evidence.
* Demonstrates a minimum of proficient level understanding of daily patient care, providing collaboration, direction, and instruction to the staff in the application and utilization of the nursing process.
* Maintains and teaches others the specialized knowledge and skill necessary to perform techniques and routines in the specialty service area.
* Consults within nursing services and interprofessional teams in planning, development, execution and evaluation of in the delivery of care to improve quality outcomes and practice compliance.
* Basic understanding of quality improvement cycles and change management.
* Participates in the hospital's quality improvement program and monitors indicators of quality and safety trends.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Bachelors degree in Nursing; Proof of enrollment in an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) program (preferred).
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
License/Certification: CA Registered Nurse (RN); BLS for healthcare providers; advanced life support for area of specialty (NRP/PALS/ACLS) AND must have a certification in their field of specialty
KNOWLEDGE
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification.
*Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to conduct research, document results, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
* Ability to develop and perform patient assessment and plan of care.
* Ability to identify competency-based education needs of and implement educational programs for staff.
* Ability to perform patient assessment and triage.
* Ability to provide consultation to physicians, nurses and other health care providers in meeting care needs of patients.
* Ability to provide direct evaluation and consultation to patients.
* Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.
* Knowledge of advanced clinical practice education, consultation, research, and administration.
* Knowledge of clinical operations, workflow and procedures.
* Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
* Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives as well as issues and developments in the field of nursing, especially as applied to the area of nursing specialty.
* Skill: Advanced nursing skills in area of specialty.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No