Clinical Quality Specialist II (1.0 D - Laf)

Franciscan Alliance • Lafayette, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Quality Specialist supports ongoing clinical excellence by advising medical staff, administration, service lines, support divisions, and departments on quality improvement. The role collects and analyzes data to monitor and document outcomes and the cost effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives. The position is fully onsite at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus in Lafayette, Indiana. Travel is never or rarely required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Seven years of clinical experience.
• Three years of quality experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license from a state licensing board.

Nice To Haves

• Quality certification such as CPHQ, ABQAURP, or certification from another certifying agency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical inquiries to improve patient care.
• Lead and participate in performance initiatives to enable clinical practice reform.
• Participate in developing and implementing evidence-based standards of care.
• Abstract, record, and submit medical-record data for CMS Quality Initiative Programs.
• Use appropriate resources, such as software vendors and information-service support, to ensure timely data submission to CMS or other agencies.
• Perform, review, and analyze electronic clinical quality measures.
• Provide education and report to providers, frontline staff, and other personnel to support continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with other system facilities and departments on quality reporting and analysis.
• Participate in peer review activities, which may include medical-record review, committee support, and correspondence.
• Maintain records of work product as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees; details are available in the benefits section of the employer's career site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level