RN, CLINICAL QUALITY ANALYST

Description

Title : RN, Clinical Quality Analyst

Location : Laguna Hills, CA

Department : Quality Assurance

Status : Full Time

Shift : Days

Pay Range

• 51.99 / hr - $81.62 / hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values : Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support MemorialCare Medical Centers' strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement / patient safety activities.

The RN, Clin Quality Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting quality and patient safety initiatives at the bedside to ensure positive patient outcomes and organizational performance. This is accomplished by developing, implementing, and monitoring sustainable processes for compliance utilizing data, positive communication, efficient organizational skills, and innovative collaboration patterns. This position performs data collection / entry and analysis within prescribed timelines for a wide range of quality initiatives and projects. Implements and coordinates activities for regulatory requirements / accreditation standards, risk reduction, service enhancement, performance improvement initiatives, and best practices strategies. Acts as liaison between departments and physicians for performance improvement activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Actively participates and / or facilitates performance improvement and patient safety initiatives including but not limited to, department specific, hospital-wide, or system-wide to improve overall quality. Acts as a resource / liaison when needed.

2. Demonstrates competency in data collection, abstraction, aggregation, analysis, and transparent communication. Collaborates with various hospital departments and care lines, at both the campus and system level to enhance overall patient care.

3. Demonstrates knowledge in performance improvement methodologies to promote patient safety and regulatory compliance.

4. Demonstrates an understanding of quality, safety, service, and regulatory standards supported / required by external agencies including, but not limited to, The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), California Department of Public Health and the Institute for Medical Quality.

5. Utilizes performance improvement methodologies to analyze data for opportunities for improvement.

6. Submits data to appropriate entities in a timely manner and per specifications requirements.

7. Attends department or job-related meetings, presentations and educational events as needed.

8. Plays an active role in clinical evaluation of quality metrics, bold goals and patient outcomes.

9. Ability to be at work and be on time.

10. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.

11. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

12. Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Qualifications

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Salary : $52 - $82