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Tufts Medicine EMS Quality Specialist in Lowell, Massachusetts
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Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.
Job Overview
This position facilitates the Quality Improvement process with the Medical staff, Nursing, and the Ancillary departments of the hospital. Knowledgeable of the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Quality Improvement program and provides recommendations for implementation.
Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.
Competitive salaries & benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
403(b) Retirement with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities for career growth
Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA
Hours: 40 hours - days/evenings with rotating weekends
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or another health-related field.
Massachusetts RN Licensure or LPN Licensure.
Five (5) years of nursing experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Utilizes the Quality Improvement methodology for monitoring and Performance Improvement.
Understands and utilizes the Quality Improvement tools for improvement and Risk Management Theory for improvement.
Formats data for ease in understanding and presenting.
Applies statistical measures to data collection.
Understands reliability and validity concepts and applications.
Assists with the design of data collection methodologies.
Receives and reviews all variance reports generated by variance reporting process for the system.
Reviews medical records for quality issues and, as appropriate, refers for physician review.
Collaborates with other members of System Quality Team and Departments to improve Quality.
Communicates effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
Offers input and ideas for Quality Improvement Risk Management activities.
Supports improvements in policies, procedures, and practices.
Assists in the collection of QA/QI data.
About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .