Quality Nurse Specialist

Carle Health
United States, Illinois, Urbana
611 West Park Street (Show on map)
Oct 30, 2024
Position Summary: Serves as a clinical quality and regulatory resource and internal consultant to service lines in the site Quality Management System. Implements clinical quality tracking and reporting tools to enable the analysis of data relating to key indicators of clinical outcomes. Partners with designated areas in data collection, analysis and reporting of quality and performance improvement data. Participates in process improvement teams and in the development strategies to improve clinical processes, patient health outcomes, regulatory compliance and the cost-effectiveness of care. Qualifications: EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Certificate in Quality & Safety (IHI) within 2 years. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum 3 years hospital and/or ambulatory healthcare experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Exceptional communication and customer service skills. Experience collaborating with cross-functional clinical teams with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse customer group in a complex environment. Essential Functions: Manage/coordinate and/or support data abstraction and submission for Accreditation/Quality reporting programs Assist with development or revision of quality goals, policies, procedures, protocols, and order sets to ensure evidence based, consistent and customer focused care. Measure, monitor and analyze timely and accurate reports, graphical displays and/or presentations to appropriate individuals and committees. Utilize EMR and other appropriate computer programs as necessary to complete job responsibilities. Facilitates data availability and integration into the performance of the organization. Coordinates/oversees service line and diagnosis-specific monitoring and improvement activities. Serves as a quality representative on committees/workgroups and support ongoing initiatives to help minimize risk and support ongoing evidence of effectiveness. Develops and coordinates educational materials/activities for the community and team members as deemed necessary per Accreditation standards. Perform other duties as assigned including nursing tasks if needed during times of high capactiy in the hospital. Promotes Diversity and Inclusion We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. \| For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.