Professional Practice Evaluation Nurse

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

January 27, 2025

Department:

16001058 Medical Staff Services

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• This is a hybrid position, with required occasional on-site meetings
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• No weekends--No major holidays

Job Description:

Coordinates the professional practice evaluation process including workflows, policy and procedures, and compliance expectations consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory standards for the Medical Staff. Responsible for Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE), Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and case/peer review for all practitioners granted clinical privileges through the Medical Staff. Leads Medical Staff in determining and reviewing specialty case review indicators and prepares case summaries for approved specialty case review indicators. Represents Medical Staff Services on assigned committees that include Professional Practice Evaluation and Improvement Committees and department specialty committees/peer review work groups. Serves the Medical Staff Services Department as a clinical resource, consults and educates to support program goals.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assessment
  • Collects, prioritizes and synthesizes comprehensive health record data pertinent to Medical Staff Services.
  • Performs initial clinical review of cases identified through department indicators; manages Medical Staff leadership review and follow-up.
  • Integrates and identifies data relevant to professional practice evaluation, including trends and variances.
  • Collects and prioritizes FPPE and OPPE data in a systematic and ongoing process that involves other health care providers as appropriate.
  • Uses appropriate evidence-based assessment techniques and protocols in data collection.
• Evaluation
  • Utilizes systematic and ongoing assessment data to inform Medical Staff leaders of practitioner trends.
  • Influences Medical Staff Leadership by identifying outliers within their respective department and facilitates next steps to evaluate or drive improvement in individual practitioner performance.
  • Evaluates and summarizes practitioner progress towards FPPE goals.
• Consultation and Education
  • Provides education and peer support for program goals.
  • Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession. Maintains knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies' standards/regulations.
  • Participates in shared decision-making.
  • Facilitates committees in determining appropriate course of action upon review of cases and data.
• Collegiality
  • Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
  • Shares knowledge and skills in practice settings.
  • Provides immediate and ongoing positive and constructive feedback to colleagues regarding their performance.
  • Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment.
• Research
  • Researches medical literature when necessary and coordinates focus studies to evaluate quality of care.
  • Guides Medical Staff leaders in establishing and revising department-level professional practice evaluation indicators and evaluating the quality of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• 3 to 7 years of inpatient hospital clinical experience or other clinical area relevant to position
• Ability to review, summarize and analyze medical records, interpret and present data, and interpret and utilize hospital, state, federal and clinical guidelines for quality of patient care, confidentiality and privileging
• excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office and web-based programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare administration or equivalent
• 2 to 5 years of supporting an ongoing professional practice/focused professional practice, professional practice evaluation program or safety and quality

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing preferred
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $43.65 to $60.40 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.