RN/LPN Nursing Admin Clinical Analyst (FT) - Reidsville, GA

Optim•Reidsville, GA

About The Position

The Nursing Administration Clinical Analyst supports nursing leadership through clinical data analysis, performance monitoring, operational reporting, and evaluation of nursing practices and patient care outcomes. The role collects, validates, analyzes, and interprets clinical and operational data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support data-driven decisions across nursing services. It works with nursing leadership, clinical departments, quality and compliance teams, information technology, and other stakeholders to improve outcomes, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and patient care quality. The analyst prepares routine and ad hoc reports, dashboards, scorecards, presentations, summaries, and recommendations for nursing leadership and other authorized stakeholders. The position supports operational assessments, performance improvement initiatives, quality assurance, regulatory and accreditation activities, data integrity, and leadership planning. It uses electronic health record systems, reporting platforms, spreadsheets, and other analytical tools, and handles protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies. The position primarily operates in a healthcare administrative or office environment. Occasional travel between organizational facilities may be required, depending on operational needs. The employee must be able to use a computer for extended periods and communicate effectively, and perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant healthcare analytics experience may be considered based on organizational requirements.
Three or more years of experience in healthcare, nursing administration, clinical quality, healthcare analytics, or a related field preferred.
Experience analyzing clinical or operational data and preparing management reports.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis and reporting tools.
Ability to interpret clinical and operational data and communicate meaningful findings.
Knowledge of healthcare quality indicators, nursing-sensitive measures, and performance improvement principles.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize assignments, and meet established deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
Understanding of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and appropriate handling of protected health information.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain discretion when handling confidential information.
Ability to use a computer for extended periods and communicate effectively; ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license preferred.
Experience working with electronic health records and healthcare reporting systems preferred.
Experience with performance improvement, quality metrics, regulatory reporting, or nursing operations preferred.
Relevant certifications in healthcare quality, clinical informatics, or data analytics are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, validate, and analyze clinical and nursing operational data.
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, scorecards, and performance metrics for nursing leadership.
Monitor nursing-sensitive indicators, patient outcomes, staffing trends, productivity, and quality measures.
Identify patterns, variances, and opportunities for improvement through data analysis.
Prepare routine and ad hoc reports for nursing leadership, executive management, and other authorized stakeholders.
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timely reporting.
Translate complex clinical data into meaningful findings and actionable recommendations.
Support evaluation of operational efficiency, staffing utilization, and resource allocation.
Assist with monitoring nursing performance indicators, departmental goals, and established benchmarks.
Collaborate with nursing leaders to identify improvements to workflows, clinical processes, and patient care delivery.
Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of performance improvement initiatives.
Track action plans and improvement outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes.
Assist nursing leadership with operational assessments and special projects.
Monitor compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
Support collection and analysis of data related to quality initiatives, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.
Prepare documentation and reports for internal audits, regulatory reviews, and accreditation activities.
Identify data trends that may indicate quality, safety, or compliance concerns and communicate findings to appropriate leadership.
Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational requirements.
Use electronic health record systems, reporting platforms, spreadsheets, and other analytical tools to obtain and evaluate clinical data.
Collaborate with information technology and clinical departments to address data discrepancies and reporting issues.
Assist with validating reports, monitoring data integrity, and improving reporting processes.
Support development and standardization of data collection methods and reporting procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and handle protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Provide analytical support to the Chief Nursing Officer and nursing leadership team.
Develop presentations, summaries, and recommendations for leadership meetings and strategic planning.
Communicate findings clearly to clinical and nonclinical stakeholders.
Collaborate with nursing directors, department managers, quality personnel, finance, and other departments to support organizational objectives.
Maintain current knowledge of healthcare quality measures, clinical reporting practices, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.