Clinical Quality Specialist I/II

Cincinnati Children's

About The Position

Cincinnati Children’s is hiring a Clinical Quality Specialist at level I or II in the AC Quality Outcomes & Evidence department. The role supports clinical quality improvement and evidence-based practice by helping teams prioritize projects, collect and analyze data, apply quality improvement methods, and improve patient care outcomes. Level II responsibilities include coaching and mentoring team members and unit leaders, managing a portfolio of improvement projects, and providing education and coaching on improvement science methods. The position is based at Location G and is scheduled for a 40-hour day shift workweek.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Previous clinical experience, including direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation within an electronic medical record.
For level II: at least 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
For level II: written evidence of applying quality improvement methodologies and tools to a clinical process, outcome improvement, or scoped project.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with unit leaders to prioritize unit-based quality improvement projects in alignment with organizational goals.
Use or design data collection tools for quality improvement projects and teach team members how to use them.
Prepare accurate, timely reports using basic statistical tools; analyze process variation and select appropriate charts to display data.
Produce regular status reports on quality improvement initiatives and regulatory requirements, including progress, barriers, and lessons learned.
Apply quality improvement methodology, including developing SMART aims, key drivers, and interventions for strategic and unit-based projects.
Support or coach teams in applying reliability principles and selecting appropriate interventions.
Design or facilitate PDSA cycles and document results.
Use or coach others in the use of quality improvement tools such as flow diagrams, modified FMEA, and pareto charts.
Promote evidence-based practice and ensure interventions are based on current, high-quality evidence.
Demonstrate leadership and consultation to support quality patient care outcomes.
At level II, manage a portfolio of improvement projects and coach and mentor unit leaders and staff in quality improvement methods.
At level II, provide education and coaching to unit staff, teams, and improvement science students.
At level II, serve as an informal preceptor for Clinical Quality Specialist I.