Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist - RN New

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Summary:

Identifies and facilitates opportunities for improvement in the delivery of patient care related to clinical care, patient safety and resource utilization outcomes. Works with cross functional teams to improve process and outcomes related to regulatory programs. Helps the organization achieve quality strategic measures and outcomes-based incentives. Performs data and process reviews for core measures and other quality initiatives, quality improvement and measurement. Facilitates teams and maintains strict confidentiality of all data and information. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with medical and healthcare system staff to ensure effective, results-oriented project outcomes. Serves as change agent.

What You Will Need

Education

• Minimum: BSN
• Preferred: MSN
  
  

Credentials/Licensure

• Current RN Licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license
  
  

Related Experience

• Minimum: Three years of clinical experience; experience with quality assurance/improvement, chart review and/or project facilitation.
• Preferred: Experience in an acute care setting. Three years in quality management and application of quality improvement methodologies, tools, standards and guidelines with hospital staff, leadership and medical staff.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Conducts focused quality performance reviews, data analysis, and reports for assigned service lines and/or projects to improve the quality outcomes of the organization using electronic medical records, databases, registries and external data as available.
• Maintains expert knowledge of core measures and other pertinent quality initiatives and regulatory programs.
• Interprets complex clinical data and communicates effectively to stakeholders.
• Completes chart reviews including core measures, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory requirements and other projects as assigned.
• Performs targeted/focused reviews as assigned.
• Uses process improvement and quality improvement methodologies to improve outcomes.
• Facilitates and/or leads process improvement team efforts. Motivates teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• Serves as a champion and change agent for quality and safety by appropriately challenging current processes, policies and procedures. Seeks to incorporate new technologies and methods to improve overall effectiveness. Seeks multidisciplinary expertise as necessary to solve problems and stay ahead of process developments.
• Educates and supports colleagues, leaders and medical staff in the implementation and support of performance improvement and measurement methodology which achieve high quality patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
• Coordinates and facilitates multidisciplinary teams/committees. Monitors outcomes related to real or potential events. Takes initiative to follow through on inquiries, problems or requests.
  
  

What You Will Work

• Full Time
• Days
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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