NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Conducts clinical reviews using sources ranging from medical records, incident reports, best practice guidelines & interviews to monitor quality performance & improvement efforts.. 3-5 years of experience in healthcare quality management and performance improvement. Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.. Demonstrated expertise in promoting patient safety in a complex environment.. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

quality improvement specialist

<h2><div><span class="subtitle">Description</span></div></h2><p style="font-family: Arial"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Job Summary</strong></span></p>

<p style="font-family: Arial"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Provides support for quality improvement initiatives utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise. Translates data from various registries and collaboratives into meaningful information for quality improvement initiatives relating to patient outcomes. Partners with leadership and clinical subject matter experts to identify, analyze, monitor, and improve key performance indicators.</span></p>

<p style="font-family: Arial"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Job Specific Duties</strong></span></p>

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	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Works with leadership in the identification/development of PI plans through monitoring of quality data, national collaborative reports, and other processes of quality validation. </span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Works with leaders on defining appropriate process and patient outcome benchmarks, data capture processes, and dashboards. </span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Coordinates and collaborates with stakeholders, multidisciplinary teams, and internal and external customers to create collaborative work relationships that drive performance and quality outcomes in a timely and effective manner. </span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ensures quality and patient safety standards are incorporated into current processes and development of new system processes. </span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Works closely with key stakeholders to ensure they receive & review department quality measures/reports for process improvement opportunities. </span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Establishes a Quality Meeting that incorporates data analysis from multiple sources to drive department quality improvement initiatives related to patient outcomes. </span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create reports, graphs, and visual representations from several organizational databases to provide information to stakeholders in a significant way.  </span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Supports department in creating standard approach for quality issues.</span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Serves as primary contact for quality-related data and reports.  </span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Conducts clinical reviews using sources ranging from medical records, incident reports, best practice guidelines & interviews to monitor quality performance & improvement efforts. </span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Communicates with a variety of clinical disciplines and physician advisors to clarify criteria and summaries.  </span></li>
	<li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Responsible for identifying potential quality and safety issues pertaining to patient care and leading clinical quality improvement projects that are supported by evidence based best practice. </span></li>
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<h2><div><span class="subtitle">Qualifications</span></div></h2>         <p style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Minimum Job Requirements</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required within 24 months of hire</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3-5 years of experience in healthcare quality management and performance improvement</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3-5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse</span></li>
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<p style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Master’s degree highly preferred.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Strong clinical background with the ability to understand medical terminology, diagnosis, and treatment plans pertaining to patient care.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Certification or training in quality preferred.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship and rapport with medical staff, department heads, staff, and colleagues.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ability to prioritize work independently and evaluate workload in order to meet deadlines.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Able to collaborate amongst interdisciplinary team members to drive quantifiable quality measures and process improvement projects.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ability to communicate in a positive, clear, and concise manner to members of all levels of the organization.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Utilizes technical skills to create reports, graphs, and visual representations from several organizational databases.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Demonstrated expertise in internal and collaborative quality score carding and benchmarking.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Demonstrated expertise in promoting patient safety in a complex environment.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint. Access and Visio preferred.</span></li>
</ul>       <br><br><h2><div><span class="subtitle">Job : </span></div></h2>Professional<br><br><h2><div><span class="subtitle">Primary Location : </span></div></h2>Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus<br><br><h2><div><span class="subtitle">Department : </span></div></h2>QUALITY AND SAFETY LEADERSHIP-1000-954050<br><br><h2><div><span class="subtitle">Job Status</span></div></h2><br>:Full Time

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