Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist
Northwell Health · Riverhead, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- Riverhead, NY
Job highlights
- Improve patient care through data and informatics.
- Enhance information systems and processes.
- Collaborate on quality improvement initiatives.
- Analyze patient outcomes and organizational goals.
- Investigate incidents and support corrective actions.
About the role
Job Description
Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential future uses of the information systems and potential improvements in the current use of the systems. Serves as a nursing informatics resource, to individuals and teams within Patient Care Services.
Job Responsibility
- Knowledgeable of Performance Improvement methodology used within the organization.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in Nursing Informatics, as well as new developments in hardware and software technology; uses this knowledge in supporting users and process teams.
- Participates in preparation of Performance Improvement reports for care services presentation at committee meeting; reports to Hospital Quality Management for external benchmarking as needed.
- Assists in conducting focus studies to measure and assess patient care services’ process stability and the achievement of patient outcomes and organizational goals.
- Assists in coordinating investigations of state reportable incidents/complaints, sentinel events, citations and data collection for corrective actions.
- Participates in special projects related to quality issues; assists in recommendations and coordinating implementation of plan of corrective action; assists in preparing monthly variance reports for the leadership, physicians, and other hospital personnel as needed.
- Presents patient specific issues and other concerns to appropriate leadership and Performance Improvement Committees for resolution of conflicts.
- Uses office technology and data base systems to perform functions of the job; creates documents for formal presentations and storyboards.
- Performs related duties as required.
Job Qualification
- BSN nursing degree, required.
- Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse OR as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State OR current Licensed Registered Physician Assistant by New York State Department of Education, required.
- One-three (1-3) years clinical experience, including general knowledge of QM principles, NYPORTS and JCAHO requirements.
Key skills/competency
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Nursing Informatics
- Performance Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- JCAHO Requirements
- NYPORTS
- Healthcare Reporting
- Patient Outcomes
- BSN
Skills & topics
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Specialist
- Northwell Health
- Nursing Informatics
- Performance Improvement
- Process Improvement
- BSN
- RN
- Healthcare Quality
- Patient Outcomes
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your BSN, RN license, and QM principles experience.
- Showcase informatics skills: Detail experience with information systems and data analysis.
- Emphasize quality improvement: Provide examples of participation in process improvement teams.
- Understand healthcare regulations: Mention familiarity with NYPORTS and JCAHO requirements.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your clinical experience and quality improvement methodologies.
Technical preparation
Master QM principles and methodologies.,Familiarize with NYPORTS and JCAHO.,Practice using database systems.,Develop presentation skills for reports.
Behavioral questions
Describe a process improvement you led.,How do you handle conflicting priorities?,How do you stay updated on informatics trends?,Explain your approach to data analysis.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key qualifications for a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist at Northwell Health?
- To be considered for the Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist role at Northwell Health, you must possess a BSN nursing degree, a current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York State, and 1-3 years of clinical experience. Familiarity with Quality Management (QM) principles, NYPORTS, and JCAHO requirements is also essential.
- What is the importance of Nursing Informatics for this role at Northwell Health?
- Nursing Informatics is a critical component of this role at Northwell Health. You will serve as a nursing informatics resource, supporting individuals and teams within Patient Care Services by identifying improvements in information systems and staying current with informatics trends and technologies.
- How does Northwell Health approach Performance Improvement for this Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist position?
- Northwell Health utilizes established Performance Improvement methodologies. As a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist, you will be knowledgeable in these methods, participate in relevant teams, prepare improvement reports, and assist in conducting studies to measure process stability and patient outcomes.
- What kind of reporting responsibilities does a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist have at Northwell Health?
- Clinical Quality Improvement Specialists at Northwell Health are involved in preparing Performance Improvement reports for care services presentations. They also report to Hospital Quality Management for external benchmarking, assist in coordinating investigations of state reportable incidents, and prepare monthly variance reports for leadership and other personnel.
- What is the career growth potential for a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist at Northwell Health?
- While specific career paths vary, a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist role at Northwell Health offers opportunities to develop expertise in quality management, nursing informatics, and data analysis within a large healthcare system. This experience can lead to advanced roles in quality improvement, informatics, or leadership positions.