Program Coordinator - Clinical Improvements

About the role

Embark on a rewarding career with

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits Statement

• At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals.
• That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.
• The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the role

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, coordinates the various functions of designated Service area(s). Coordinates and monitors the clinical guidelines of the service(s) employing cost efficient, safe, and effective practices. Sets standards in collaboration with service(s) management and educators regarding staff educational needs. Serves as a liaison with Quality and Compliance.

Assists nursing director with operational functions directly related to a designated service area(s) programs, which may include identifying, implementing and monitoring performance improvement measures, collecting and collating established metrics for the service area and monitoring quality outcomes. Identifies areas of opportunity, develops proposals for program development, strategies and revisions to existing programs. Presents findings and recommendations to nursing director.

Provides input into procedure/protocol development; ensures compliance with regulatory agency standards, and provides interpretation of intent for clinical support activities. As directed, provides input into policy development from a professional, technical or procedural perspective. Provides input as requested on departmental goals and, as requested, assists in assessment and goal attainment. [BRASSRING IMPORT 11/3/16]

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Michigan.
• Two to three years of experience in designated service area(s). Experience in a leadership role, such as clinical care coordinator, nurse preceptor or charge nurse, preferred.

Facility Description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country.

Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

Job

• Non-Clinical/Administrative
• Primary Location: MI-Detroit
• Hospital/Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
• Job Type: Full-time
• Shift Type: Days

Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

At Tenet, we believe in a diverse and inclusive environment, one that is grounded in our dedication to the health and well-being of all people. Respecting, nurturing and encouraging diversity of thought, background and experience contribute to positive work environments that result in exceptional patient care. We embrace diversity because it's our culture, and because it's the right thing to do.