Clinical Data Analyst Performance Improvement/Risk Management (TEMP)

Overview :

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. Johns has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. Johns dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. Johns Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities :

The Clinical Data Analyst Performance Improvement / Risk Management coordinates the data collection / analysis functions of the Performance Improvement, Risk Management and Compliance Programs for Riverside Health Care Systems, Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and assess Performance Improvement reports to assure consistency of activities as they relate to the Performance Improvement Plan. Coordinate further development of departmental dashboards. Coordinate the development of reports to the Board of Trustees as needed. Coordinate activities related to the external data collection, analysis, monitoring and reporting that include CORE measures, IPRO, DOH, HCAPS, etc. Assure timely, accurate data entry to external agencies. Assist in coordinating concurrent review studies performed within the Performance Improvement / Infection Control programs and preparing reports as required.

Coordinate program development and / or revision by assessing current practices and recommending presentation and / or reporting formats. Coordinate external occurrence reports and data submission as mandated by New York State Department of Health and the Joint Commission. Maintain and monitor files relevant to occurrence, suit, suspense or claims cases including quarterly loss runs. Assist in developing Policy and Procedure manual.

Coordinate hospital-wide activities related to surveys (i.e. JC prep, DOH). Conducts Root Cause Analysis (Internal / External) as needed. Any other duties as assigned by the AVP of Performance Improvement

Qualifications :

NYS RN license required.

Experience in hospital or health-related field.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical concepts, and Core Measures a plus.

Ability to self-learn database management and Internet skills.

Proficient in utilizing all health care related web-based programs.