"Performance/Quality Improvement Nurse (Trauma Dept.)"

Involves the establishment and supervision of processes (e.g., performance improvement, clinical documentation, etc.) to achieve the optimal degree of excellence in the services rendered to every trauma patient. Evaluation of practice operates within the parameters of patient outcome, cost-benefit in care provision, and patient access to the health care delivery system. Provides for internal strategic planning efforts and implements continuous quality improvement programs.

The Performance Improvement Specialist is actively engaged in PI evaluation, review, and solution generation/implementation to improve the optimal care of the trauma patient. The Clinical Registrar & PI Specialist is skilled in writing reports and presenting data graphically, both internally and externally, to promote process improvements, improved outcomes, and optimal patient care.

Additionally trained in Trauma Registry, the clinical trauma registrar is responsible for maintaining and assuring the quality and accuracy of the trauma registry database, the foundation of the trauma PIPS process. This role contributes to the development of standard work and, during the process of trauma registry data entry, reliably identifies cases that warrant review, fully completes data abstraction into the trauma registry database according to Trauma Service standards, trauma leadership needs, existing regulatory requirements, and meets data entry deadlines for the County, NTDB, and TQIP. The Registrar collects, analyzes, and reports trauma data for quality improvement tracking as assigned, as well as targeting injury research and prevention. This role implements processes to ensure accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all trauma registry-related matters.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $100,300 - $150,500 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html