Quality Analyst Nurse

Reports to : Quality of DirectorFLSA Classification : Full time, Non-exempt, Hourly $33.80-$55.00 per hourPioneers Medical Center will lead the effort to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.The working environment is a hospital setting with exposure to patients, residents, and families; sharps, infectious diseases, biological and chemical hazards; machinery and equipment; and potentially extreme temperatures and noise levels. Employees are required to follow all safety practices and protocols at all times.Essential Functions

• Support the Quality Director in the day-to-day administrative functions of the Quality & Risk Department.
• Support the Quality of Director in all phases of the project lifecycle across departmental projects : initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing.
• Assist the Quality Director in responding to pertinent quality or patient safety issues.
• Retrieve, interpret, and summarize medical records related to quality or risk cases.
• Collect, manipulate, and analyze data for quality improvement or regulatory reporting.
• Assist with the development, testing, use, and validation of data collection methodologies.
• Abstract patient records and construct datasets for quality improvement projects.
• Generate easy-to-read visualizations based on retrieved data.
• Assist in the design and teaching of quality and risk topics to the general hospital population.
• Regularly present data in a non-technical manner to clinical and non-clinical team members.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical excellence through data.
• Assist in maintaining regulatory compliance with reporting and clinical performance.
• Monitor the progress of quality improvement projects and apply course corrections as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.Education and Experience
• Unencumbered RN license valid in Colorado
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Current CPHQ certification or willingness to obtain within one year of hire.
• Excellent computer skills required, including Office 365 and EMRs (i.e. Meditech).
• Project management experience in a healthcare or other Agile setting preferred.
• At least one year of clinical informatics or clinical quality work experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Colorado and Federal regulatory requirements for clinical quality reporting.
• Working knowledge or willingness to learn statistical or query-based languages is a plus, such as R, SQL, or Python.Skills and Expectations
• Effective oral communications skills appropriate for patients, families, staff, and vendors.
• Be able to think critically, abstractly, and analytically.
• Maintain a high level of organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess the willingness to continuously pursue learning opportunities.
• Implement change through effective leadership and change management skills.
• Kind and professional demeanor.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
• Adhere to privacy and confidentiality policies and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee :
• Must be able to remain in a stationary positon 80% of the time.
• Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 20% of the time.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
• Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
• Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
• Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
• May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Pioneers Medical Center is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. As an equal opportunity employer, Pioneers Medical Center will not limit or segregate employees in any way which would tend to deprive them of employment opportunities / promotions, or affect the status of their employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Learn More

Salary : $34 - $55