Quality Specialist in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho at Kootenai Health

Quality Specialist

Job Code: 26069

Position Summary

Performs in-depth analysis on clinical outcomes data in order to develop clinical process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data on performance metrics to facilitate the review of program effectiveness

• Evaluates patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with clinical guidelines and organizational standards

• Performs a variety of tasks

• Leads and directs the work of others

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

• Typically reports to a head of a unit/department

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program required

• BSN and 5 years of clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience

• Experience with Performance Improvement concepts, principles and practices required

• Experience teaching, coaching, facilitating, and collaborating with others to achieve group or team learning objectives required

• Experience in data management and measurement processes

• Previous experience, or willingness to learn, regulatory standards and applications

Working Conditions

• Must be able to maintain a sitting position

• Typical equipment used in an office job

• Repetitive movements

• Remote eligible