RN Quality Improvement Analyst

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

378d • $97,032 - $145,558

About The Position

The RN Quality Improvement Analyst at St. Charles Health System (SCHS) plays a crucial role in driving quality improvement initiatives and analytics to support the organization's objectives. This position collaborates with various stakeholders to analyze quality data, develop improvement plans, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The analyst is responsible for data sourcing, validation, and reporting, contributing to the overall mission of enhancing healthcare quality and patient safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with two years of experience in healthcare, data analytics, or related field.
• Five years of experience in healthcare or public health.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access).
• Ability to create complex data exhibits using analytical tools.
• Strong communication skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Current Oregon RN license and CPHQ certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in public health, healthcare management, or data analytics.
• Ten years of experience in healthcare facilitating quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Joint Commission standards and CMS/OSHA standards.
• Experience facilitating groups through complex issues and teaching process improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes quality improvement principles to design and implement True North initiatives.
• Provides support in developing guidelines and methodologies for Quality Improvement reporting.
• Ensures data integrity and quality control of Quality Improvement deliverables.
• Collaborates with caregivers and leadership for data collection and analysis.
• Participates in the development of quality and safety dashboards and scorecards.
• Queries and aggregates data from various sources for analysis.
• Solves complex analytical problems using quantitative approaches.
• Creates reports and dashboards to share data and analyses with the organization.
• Leads system data reporting programs and initiatives.
• Prepares detailed specifications and documentation for reporting needs.
• Analyzes data for trends and notifies appropriate individuals as needed.
• Coordinates department level Safety and Quality Committee meetings.
• Supports continuous survey readiness and auditing processes.
• Completes quality and patient safety reports, identifying trends and recommendations.
• Partners with the Lean Improvement Office on process improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a safe environment for caregivers and patients.
• Conducts activities with professionalism and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree