PROJECT ANALYST

Job Summary:

• The Project Analyst performs under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing Operations and is accountable for providing leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating, and integrating performance measurement and improvement activities.
• Facilitates the improvement of patient care processes and outcomes using evidence-based approaches with the input and clinical experience of those who will be providing the care.
• Performs data abstraction and analysis for all required performance improvement measures with responsibility for leading improvements.
• Responsible for patient outcome information management functions including design, analysis, and interpretation in the EMR.
• Collaborates with administrative and clinical leaders to resolve outcome issues.
• Producing and maintaining an accurate master staffing schedule in advance scheduler for Patient Care Services while making adjustments as needed according to census fluctuations, call-ins, and staff needed to meet worked hours to staff the units.
• Responsible for mastering the Advance Scheduler in Kronos to keep it accurate at all times.
• Works with the Patient Care Managers to ensure that their units are staffed appropriately according to acuity and census.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates the ability to analyze data in order to drill down on specific issues to formulate an action plan and implement those for corrective action.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with other departments of the hospital as well as physicians.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach different processes and educate on approved processes to staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to schedule meetings and lead to discuss the data collected.
• Communicates pertinent staffing information and changes with staffing/scheduling needs to reduce/eliminate problems to the appropriate Patient Care Manager.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately manage the advance scheduler in Kronos working with the Patient Care Manager's on their schedules.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to accurately complete payroll deadlines with use of Kronos scheduling and payroll system.
• Completes monthly staffing schedule coordinating requests to ensure appropriate coverage of all shift are staffed adequately.
• Performs as a Relief House Supervisor when needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduate of an approved non-online nursing program required

Work Experience:

3-5 years RN experience preferred. Data abstraction and data analysis experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

• NIH Stroke Scale

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform tasks quickly, cooperate with others, take orders and follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, understands emotional stress of patients, families, and other staff during emergency or crisis situations.