Emergency Department Quality Improvement Coordinator

Job summary

The coordinator is responsible for improving patient throughput and length of stay within the Emergency Department while managing P4R indicators. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate admission avoidance and support clinical quality projects.

Job details

Vacancy Status: Temporary Full-Time Position Purpose Reporting to the Emergency Department Director, Emergency Department Quality Improvement Coordinator is responsible to improve patient throughput and length of stay for all patients attending the Emergency Department, as well as collaborate with internal and external partners to improve P4R indicators. Duties And Responsibilites Provide coordination, planning, and other levels of support for the Emergency Department focusing on facilitating length of stay and throughput for all patients. Drive Pay 4 Performance metrics and utilize the Emergency Departmental dashboard to engage the multidisciplinary team Supports projects for models of care and concurrent care initiatives as required by Ontario Health in collaboration with the ED leadership team. Facilitates Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) monitoring in collaboration with the providers Facilitates the management of flow of assessment, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory studies through the application of hospital information systems in collaboration with the Emergency Resource Leader (ERL) and front line nursing staff ensuring smooth intra/Interdepartmental communication Monitor left without being seen (LWBS) metrics and follow up needs of this population Monitor length of stay and engage with the management and multidisciplinary team to facilitate any discharge planning needs for admit no beds held in the Emergency Department. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams for admission avoidance and facilitating discharge from the Emergency Department. Participation in the ongoing professional development of self and others Ensures compliance and support for staff for clinical quality indicators Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment Identified opportunities to improve communication processes and patient experiences, sharing suggestions with the team Participates in quality improvement projects in collaboration with the ED leadership team Assists with other program priority initiatives or projects in collaboration with the leadership team and other programs as needed. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in health care or related discipline as deemed appropriate by the program 3-5 years of direct work experience in an Emergency Department and/or project management coordination preferred. Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods French Language proficiency an asset Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

What you’ll do

The coordinator is responsible for improving patient throughput and length of stay within the Emergency Department while managing P4R indicators. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate admission avoidance and support clinical quality projects.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in healthcare or a related discipline. Prefers 3-5 years of direct experience in an Emergency Department or project management coordination.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quality Improvement
• Patient Throughput
• Project Management
• Clinical Decision Unit Monitoring
• Discharge Planning
• Healthcare Coordination
• Performance Metrics Analysis
• Interdepartmental Communication
• Clinical Quality Indicators
• Patient Experience Improvement

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership