REGISTERED NURSE 3

• Current resume/CV.
• And a cover letter describing how you gained the quality improvement experience.
• And provide a work sample of a Root Cause Analysis, that you have done

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Quality Officer, the QI Nurse integrates with facility teams to reduce safety risks to patients by analyzing root causes of error and system gaps, and developing, implementing, and monitoring sustainable solutions. They support clinic teams in standardized daily management practices proven to enhance safe patient care, while allowing for patient-centered adaptations at individual sites where needed. The QI Nurse bridges work done by front-line clinical teams with quality standards and initiatives for improvement informed by statewide Continuous Quality Improvement Plan program efforts.

• Works collaboratively with medical, nursing, dental, mental health, and administrative leadership across clinical departments to carry out quality improvement activities under the Continuous Quality Improvement Program (CQIP).
• Performs clinical quality management with particular focus on patient safety and patient-centered aspects of the care delivered.
• Facilitates improvements in medication management, handling, and dosing in collaboration with facility teams and pharmacy staff.
• Monitors for and responds to system adverse events as part of the Quality Team and leads root cause analysis efforts.
• Collaborates with internal operational audit team and external auditors to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Partners with the Health Services Manager, Facility Medical director, and nursing leadership on facility Continuous Quality Improvement program.

Required Qualifications:

An initial and continuous unblemished/unrestricted licensure in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse and at least five (5) years of recent clinical experience working as a Registered Nurse.

AND

Two years (2) years of professional quality assurance experience, which includes the following

• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, health care quality and effective care.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate documentation, identify best practices and make recommendations for improved healthcare services.
• Demonstrated experience with use of Root Cause Analysis Tools (i.e. Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Pareto Chart, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Scatter Diagram)
• Demonstrated use of clinical problem solving, clinical decision making, and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated experience with evidence-based practices, conceptual frameworks for quality measurement and quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrated experience with the development, implementation, or oversight of quality improvement activities

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Include a minimum of three professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near offenders or incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process; applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!