The Clinical Practice Research and Policy Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of clinical policies, evidence-based practices, nursing research activities within PIH Health Hospitals. This role involves ensuring clinical practice and policies are in compliance with healthcare regulations and consistent with professionally recognized standards of practice. As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Practice Research and Policy Coordinator enhances patient care through data-driven policy development; clinical research and evidence-based projects. The coordinator collaborates with clinical staff, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, and the Education department to improve standards of care and promote best practices in patient care across the enterprise.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• Excellent written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed skills in written and verbal communications to convey complex clinical, technical, and education and training information, and to produce high-quality reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Highly developed interpersonal and diplomatic skills to advise and guide teams and influence all levels of management and staff and to develop strong working relationships with nursing staff and leadership. Proficiency in research methodologies and policy writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments.
• Skills and expertise in project management, with demonstrated ability to initiate projects and lead teams, prioritize tasks, and direct projects successfully from inception to completion on task and on schedule. Intermediate to advanced computer skills

Required:

·         Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

·         Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience

·         DNP or PhD in Nursing or MSN with PhD in another field

·         Current Basic Life Support Card

Preferred:

·         Experience with policy writing, healthcare legislation, and hospital compliance requirements

·         Experience in nursing research

• Knowledge of methodology for data collection, analysis, and reporting.

About PIH Health

PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes. We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare. We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. Why PIH Health? Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here. PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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