Quality Improvement RN Reading, PA
Medical Services /
Part-time /
Hybrid
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Planned Parenthood Keystone (PPKey) serves 37 counties in Pennsylvania, home to over half of Pennsylvania residents. We have offices in York, Allentown, Bensalem, Reading, Wilkes Barre, Harrisburg, and Lancaster. We operate 7 medical centers that serve over 30,000 patients annually and offer comprehensive sexuality education that reaches thousands of young adults.
Planned Parenthood Keystone is looking for individuals who are committed to supporting our shared goal of strengthening and enhancing our awareness and commitment to advancing the cause of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in our organization.
Planned Parenthood Keystone is looking for a part time (25 hrs/week), non-exempt, Quality Improvement RN to travel to all centers in our affiliate area.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide a team approach to improve healthcare quality by assessing patient care practices, analyzing data from patient charts and incident reports and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement solutions, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and train staff on new protocols to enhance patient safety, outcomes, and operational efficiency.
In collaboration with the CRQM team, support protocol and policy development. Coordinate root cause analysis meetings and conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks to patient and staff safety.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Promotes practices that detect, mitigate, and prevent incidents to improve patient and workplace safety.
• Supports compliance with voluntary and mandatory reporting obligations in a well-organized and detail-oriented fashion.
• Coordinate mandatory emergency drills with center teams.
• Comply with all medical protocols, policies, and procedures, including any federal & state laws and regulations governing the services provided by Planned Parenthood.
• Support the RQM department’s strategic initiatives
• Be able to produce, organize, and analyze data to define and evaluate trends
• Works cross departmentally to apply change when indicated.
• Reliability and commitment to meet deadlines when indicated by regulatory requirements.
• Medical record auditing and releases
• Work with center teams to uphold the affiliate’s infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensure completion of all required training
• Adhere to all HIPAA and patient privacy regulations. Maintain patient, medical center and interdepartmental confidentiality.
• Participate in the quality assurance/risk management meetings.
The above essential functions are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time.
VALUES AND COMMITTMENTS: • Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and conviction to health equity and access to sexual and reproductive healthcare
• Understanding of racism and commitment to racial & social justice
• Awareness of multiple group identities and their dynamics, bringing a high level of self-awareness, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions; building of trust across diverse groups of people
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and hear effectively across differences and reflect and act on feedback related to identity and equity with the aim to learn
• Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s In This Together service ethos, workplace values, and service standards
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Required:
• Active RN license in Pennsylvania is required
• Computer literacy – Microsoft product proficiency is a must
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills - verbal and written
• Familiarity with root cause analysis
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel throughout affiliate territory. Reliable means of transportation
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems
• Preferred:
• Experience in quality assurance preferred.
• Ultrasound or OBGYN experience preferred.
SALARY & BENEFITS: • Compensation for this position is $37 per hour. This position is eligible for mileage and travel expenses in accordance with policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability policy voluntary coverage options
• Generous vacation, leave, and holiday benefits
Due to our commitment to pay equity, PPKey does not negotiate salaries.
Planned Parenthood is an equal employment opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender and gender expression/identity, age, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, uniformed service member/veteran status, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values racial & social justice. We strongly encourage all persons to apply, including people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.
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