Clinical Quality Specialist II (1.0 D - Laf)

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus
1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

POSITION IS FULLY ONSITE IN LAFAYETTE

The Clinical Quality Specialist will support ongoing clinical excellence within the organization by serving as an advisor to the medical staff, administration, service lines, support divisions and departments regarding the specialty practice area of quality improvement. This position will collect and analyze data to monitor and document outcomes and cost effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Conduct clinical inquiries to improve patient care.
• Lead and participate in performance initiatives to enable clinical practice reform.
• Participate in the development and implementation of evidence-based standards of care.
• Abstract, record, and submit data from the medical record for CMs Quality Initiative Programs.
• Utilize appropriate resources (software vendor, information service support, etc.) to assure on-time submission of data to CMS or other agencies.
• Performance, review and analysis of electronic clinical quality measures.
• Provide education, and report to providers, frontline staff and other personnel, as appropriate for continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with other system facilities and departments regarding quality reporting and analysis.
• Participate in peer review activities which may include medical record review, committee support, and correspondence.
• Maintain records of work product as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing - Required
• Certificate for Quality - CPHQ, ABQAURP, or other certifying agency - Preferred
• 7 years Clinical Experience - Required
• 3 years Quality Experience - Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) License - State Licensing Board - Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.