Qi Outcomes Manager

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

An Outcomes Manager is an RN with at least 5 years; clinical experience related to patient population(s) of specification. Strong analytical skills necessary to develop, implement, and monitor an outcome-based reporting system for high-risk diagnoses, patient groups, physicians, and specific care processes. Prefer experience with performance improvement. Must possess effective communication skills, diplomacy and ability to work with all disciplines and levels. Responsible for preparing quality reports related to the care of specific patient population for hospital clinical departments and for regulatory bodies in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary care team. Produces data reports related to specific patient populations for hospital clinical departments and for regulatory bodies in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary care team. Required to have basic knowledge of quality control procedures and practices within a hospital environment. Must have knowledge of data collection techniques, performance improvement methods and tools (e.g., Rapid Cycle PDSA, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) Must have knowledge and understanding of clinical pathways or guidelines. Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements and standards is preferred. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and the ability to work collaboratively with others. Ability to write reports containing technical information. Ability to develop and present education programs and/or workshops, project management skills. Team building and leadership skills. Ability to oversee the work of non-clinical data abstractors, and to assist with their education regarding core measures data abstraction. Time management and organizational skill with the ability to multitask unrelated activities. Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Requirements

RN required.
Current New Jersey RN licensure required, with the following exception: For 100% remote RNs, they must hold current RN licensure in the state of their primary residence.
5 years recent clinical experience relating to Core Measures or assigned patient population(s) to be overseen.
Strong analytical skills necessary to develop, implement, and monitor clinical pathways, guidelines, protocols, best practice standards and to develop an outcomes-based reporting system for high-risk diagnoses, patient groups, physicians, and specific care processes.
Effective communication skills, diplomacy and ability to work well with all disciplines and levels.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Ability to write reports containing technical information.
Project management skills.
Team building and leadership skills.
Time management and organizational skill with the ability to multitask unrelated activities.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Basic knowledge of quality control procedures and practices within a hospital environment.
Knowledge of data collection techniques, performance improvement methods and tools (e.g., Rapid Cycle PDSA, Lean Six Sigma, etc.).
Knowledge and understanding of clinical pathways or guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with performance improvement.
Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements and standards is preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Current RN certification preferred, especially CPHQ.
Prefer experience with performance improvement concepts and/or CORE Measure indicators.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor an outcome-based reporting system for high-risk diagnoses, patient groups, physicians, and specific care processes.
Prepare quality reports related to the care of specific patient population for hospital clinical departments and for regulatory bodies in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Produce data reports related to specific patient populations for hospital clinical departments and for regulatory bodies in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Develop and present education programs and/or workshops.
Oversee the work of non-clinical data abstractors, and assist with their education regarding core measures data abstraction.