ED Quality & Safety Coordinator, Registered Nurse

Posting Description Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

At Tufts Medicine
- ** Lowell General Hospital**, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare.  We combine academic innovation with compassion and community.  Our Environmental Services Workers are a critical part of our team and our hospital. Lowell General Hospital is a great place to work – with a family friendly culture, competitive salaries, and great benefits .

If that excites you, then you belong with us.
** What We Offer
*** Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
* 403(b) retirement with company match
* Tuition reimbursement
* Free on-campus parking
* Career growth opportunities
** Job Overview
** This position supervises services in a designated area according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.  Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.
** Job Description
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. Three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).2. Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Initiates, monitors, and maintains data collection techniques related to identified quality metrics.
2. Collaborates with Inpatient Nursing leadership, Inpatient Clinical staff, and other hospital staff to create and lead Quality Improvement projects using known tools such as PDSA and LEAN methodology.
3. Disseminates data to inpatient leadership team, leadership and various committees.
4. Stays current on best practices using evidence-based standards for inpatient services.
5. Collaborates with Inpatient Nursing leaders and Clinical staff to ensure that compliance with regulatory requirements is in a constant state of readiness.
6. Supports quality improvement projects based on staff reported safety concerns with measurable outcomes.
7. Collaborates with other members of System Quality Team and Departments to improve Quality.
8. Communicates effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
9. Supports improvements in policies, procedures, and practices.
10. Provides quality data and closed loop processes for all care programs (Stroke, Restraint, NSI’s,11. Conducts analysis of identified quality improvement data.
12. Educates nursing staff on proper method to document nursing procedures and medications.
13. Identifies missing or inaccurate information during chart audits.
14. Provides feedback to staff and/or clinical manager and director, as needed.
** About Lowell General
** For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
** Magnet Designation
** The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with
** Magnet Recognition
** for excellence in nursing care, our
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* * designation achieved in March 2025!
** The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient…