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For Those who wonder what a Hospitalist RN is : It is a great job with many responsibilities that never end. PURPOSE: The Hospitalist Registered Nurse is responsible for the collaboration process which assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to improve quality and efficiency in the care of hospitalized patients. This position directly supports the hospitalist team and does not involve direct patient care. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinates process to assess, plan and implement, monitor and evaluates options and services to improve quality and efficiency in the care of hospitalized patients. Contributes in development of tools and workflows under direction of Hospitalist Clinical Manager. Collects and report relevant program metrics as determined by hospital leadership teams. Involvement in daily communication with hospitalist team to identify metric performance, pending queries, missing quality measures etc. Identifies opportunities for improvement in tools and workflows. Assists with physician education on key quality metrics. Participates in hospital committees and special projects. Serves as point of contact for hospital staff (e.g., issues related to clinical processes and triage for other potential issues related to hospitalist team). Provides orientation and support to new and current physicians related to hospitalist quality standards and goals. Consults with the medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary department staff to eliminate barriers to the efficient delivery of care. Identifies service delivery problems and potential for effective improvements. Demonstrates proficient computer skills and is able to function within the electronic medical record. Maintains data on patient's outcomes. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports and adheres to defined processes, participate in optimization as requested. Provides timely status updates and respond to requests in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Required Certificate/License: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Current AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card. Will be required to maintain a current nursing license and CPR certification during employment. Experience: 2- 3 years inpatient nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an in-patient care setting, including exposure to electronic medical systems, preferred. Process and performance improvement preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work independently Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels (e.g., patients, physicians, hospital staff, hospital administration and other colleagues) Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and good judgment. Strong presentation skills Strong negotiation skills Attention to detail and accuracy Proficiency with technology, including electronic medical systems and Microsoft Office Suite Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. BSN required