Manager of Qual & Data Analytics, Homecare

Hackensack Meridian Health•Wall, NJ

About The Position

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. At Hackensack Meridian Health at Home, we recognize our full- and part-time benefit eligible team members by offering a Total Rewards package including comprehensive Health Benefits, generous Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement as well as an investment in your future with a 401(k) match and Tuition Reimbursement. Per Diem team members are eligible to participate in Travel Reimbursement and may be eligible to receive a 401(k) match. At www.TeamHMH.com , you’ll find the information, resources and tools that will help you to be successful at HMH. From great benefits and innovative wellness programs, to robust learning and development opportunities, we continue to cultivate an exceptional work environment where you can do the kind of work that leads to fulfillment and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in health care.
Excellent clinical informatics as well as written and oral communication skills with ability to present quality outcomes at various leadership level meetings within the organization.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently in a fast paced, timeline driven environment.
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize responsibilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MSN, MBA, MPH).
Experience in Clinical Informatics and Clinical Transformation work.
Experience in Home Health/Hospice.
Performance improvement experience.
Experience with leading quality and outcomes work.
Understanding of clinical regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

QAPI Program Management and Oversight: Directs and supports all aspects of the agency's QAPI program, including the annual update of materials, organization of binders for survey presentation, and leadership of quarterly meetings. Guides teams in the development, implementation, and presentation of Performance Improvement (PI) projects, ensuring data is analyzed and presented effectively to drive meaningful change.
Data Analytics and Strategic Reporting: Manages the collection, analysis, and maintenance of all quality and patient satisfaction data from sources such as CMS and SHP. Develops and maintains spreadsheets and dashboards to track key performance indicators for home health (including Home Health Value-Based Purchasing) and hospice. Provides data-driven insights and prepares reports for leadership and board meetings to inform strategic decisions.
Regulatory Compliance and Survey Readiness: Ensures the agency is in a constant state of readiness for Department of Health and Joint Commission surveys. This includes maintaining and updating survey preparation resource guides, developing survey-ready reports within the electronic health record, and assisting surveyors by navigating clinical charts and providing necessary documentation.
Infection Prevention and Control Leadership: As the credentialed Infection Preventionist, this manager monitors and analyzes monthly infection data across all operations. They are responsible for organizing and conducting quarterly Infection Prevention and Control meetings and collaborating with leadership to devise and implement new strategies to mitigate infection risks.
Health Information System Optimization: Collaborates with Epic analysts and operational leaders to optimize the electronic health record platform. Focuses on enhancing clinician documentation efficiency while ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements, thereby improving data integrity and workflow.
Strategic Collaboration on Quality Initiatives: Works closely with operational leaders and specialized clinical staff, such as the Virtual Wound Nurse Coordinator, to brainstorm, develop, and implement innovative strategies aimed at improving quality measures and patient satisfaction scores. This includes collecting and analyzing data for special projects and presenting findings to promote best practices.
Collaborative Systems Optimization: Partners with operational leaders and Epic analysts to optimize the Epic platform. This collaboration focuses on enhancing clinician documentation efficiency while ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements, and exploring new technologies to improve the educational experience.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts a minimum of 10 pounds, pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 pounds and stands a minimum of 120 minutes a day.