RN Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist FT Days

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Picture yourself among the brightest healthcare professionals, all united by a common purpose: caring for our community with unwavering commitment. At Abrazo Health, you won't just find colleagues; you'll find awe-inspiring teammates who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. 

If you're ready to go above and beyond, to embrace the energy and camaraderie that Abrazo Health offers, then join us on this incredible adventure. Together, we'll embrace a healthier world – one patient at a time. Let your career find its purpose here at Abrazo. 

 

RN Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist Full Time Days Position Summary 

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluated specific hospital-wide quality and patient safety programs and coordinate compliance and regulatory preparedness for all state, federal and regulatory agency accreditation requirements. The primary focus is accreditation standards of JC and CMS Core Measure clinical standards. Converts data into statistical information i.e., charts, graph, spreadsheets, run charts, etc. to include Core measures and sharing information with appropriate Department or Committee. Acts as the Team Leader for the Hospitals accreditation and regulatory programs. Participates in the credentialing, reappointment process, coordinates medical staff peer review activities  

 

SPECIAL SKILLS: Advanced analytical/problem solving skills necessary to: collect and review data; analyze existing processes; recommend and implement solutions  

• Strong critical thinking skills  

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of hospital personnel, external auditors and regulatory agencies.  

• Ability to present information to small and large groups; Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

• Must be able to work under pressure, prioritize as necessary  

• Excellent computer skills and the ability to perform statistical analyses  

• Knowledge and ability to interpret health care accreditation standards, (e.g. JC, Medical College of American Pathologies, etc.) and the ability to apply these standards in various clinical settings. Knowledge of quality management/assurance and control methods, practices and techniques of a health care science (e.g., nursing, medical terminology, radiology, pharmacy, etc.). 

 

THE RN CLINICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST FULL TIME DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school or degree in medical informatics or Health Information Management  

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, masters degree in Health Information Management, or Medical Informatics, or Health care Management  

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 4-6 years clinical nursing experience with a minimum of 3 of those years working in an acute care environment, and 4 years experience working with JC accreditation standards and surveys, CMS and DHS regulations and data collections  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years experience with EMR’s (Cerner) and Midas 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: If RN – Current Registered Nurse License in State of Arizona 

REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: Competent in Excel, graphs, PowerPoint, Word and other computer software 

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION: CPHQ, CPHRM, RHIT  

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