at SIU Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
An employee at this level, under the general supervision of higher level personnel, is responsible for continuous quality improvement via consultation, data management, and quality advisor functions. The Quality Specialist develops and implements improvement plans at the unit, division, or organizational level based on review and analysis of complex data provided by the staff, as well as from additional sources including qualitative surveys, quantitative audits, evidence-based best practices, and literature reviews. This position requires travel 25% of the time.
Now offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus with a one year employment agreement!
Examples of Duties
25 1. Provides professional nursing research, consultation and quality management advisory input to the Standards, Performance & Accountability Review Team (SPART) by assisting the creation, review and implementation of clinical policies, procedures and educational materials for correctional health services. Works as part of a multi - and inter-disciplinary team to solve quality management challenges and recommend action plans for improvement. Performs duties collaboratively with SPART by observing correctional healthcare clinical and workflow practices as directed and identifying gaps in performance, opportunities for improvement, continuous process improvement, and other quality and change management efforts related to the delivery of healthcare to justice involved individuals. Collaborates with clinicians, administrators and other staff to design, promote and drive best quality
management standards and practice s.
20 2. Applies extensive knowledge of clinic operations and clinical experience to accurately assess infection prevention/control and specimen collection and nursing/healthcare service delivery processes. Participates as a consultant in the implantation of chart review tools, standards of care, outcome measures, etc. Researches and utilizing best practices and appropriate quality management standards and tools, investigates , plans , organizes, interprets, observes and analyzes various sources of
information and clinic workflows in support of quality management reports and University and/or
departmental business operations. Conducts research assignments involving the evaluation, selection and compilation of data and information from a wide variety of sources; prepares reports which require the synthesis or integration of a variety of subject areas or the summation of the individual contributions of staff members or sub-units. Gathers and maintains statistical data for administrative reports, clinic utilization statistics, utilization reviews; reviews and analyzes of complex data provided by the staff, as well as from additional sources, including qualitative surveys, quantitative audits and evidence-based best practices and literature reviews. Provides comprehensive and timely reports and
detailed analysis for administrative use.
15 3. Works with SPART Chairperson to communicate results of site surveillance/audits, including but not limited to, mortality and morbidity reviews; standards, performance and accountability reviews. Develops, recommends and/or implements performance improvement in clinical practice and infection control initiatives as necessary. Makes clinical judgments based on evidence-based standards of care,
review criteria and nursing practice guidelines when applicable.
4. Provides clinical expertise and participates in the a) design of audit methods and instruments to measure performance and service delivery, b) identification of opportunities for improvement, c) development of action plans for resolution of issues identified by SPART, d) site visits and audits. Coordinates, assists, trains and evaluates quality management processes regularly in specific segments and as assigned. Performs routine inspections and quality tests. Performs inter-rater reliability as directed by SPART Chairperson. Analyzes and makes recommendations for staff training needs. Identifies clinical problem areas and recommends correction of deficiencies. Develops, implements and
maintains systems to ensure effective and high-quality nursing care.
15 5. Reviews, evaluates, develops, and interprets OCM, partner and stakeholder policies and operational procedures and communicates updates to SPARTs. With input from SPART Chairperson, SPART members and leadership staff, answers complex nursing inquiries and resolves problems that require the interpretation, explanation, and justification of quality management and programmatic policies and procedures. Produces documents which may be proprietary or highly sensitive and confidential. Documents may include, but not be limited to, standards, performance and accountability reviews
which include mortality and morbidity studies.
5 6. Serves as a coordinator,... For full info follow application link.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
