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Senior Clinical Quality Analyst (RN)
UnitedHealth Group, Newark, NJ
Job Description:
Overview/Description:
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Ability to be a Team
leader
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Reporting and analytical
skills to comply with regulatory
regulations, tracking and trending of
all cases
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Provide investigation
and resolution for member complaints and
grievances
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Maintains timely
investigation and closure of quality of
care/ quality of service cases
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Enters all appropriate
documentation into secure quality
databases
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Communicates routinely
with Chief Medical Officer regarding QOC
issues and resolutions
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Ability to request and
evaluate medical records with attention
to case detail.
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Assist to resolve
provider service issues as they relate
to quality of care and quality of
Service, includes ongoing provider
education as needed
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Assist with the
development and implementation of
Quality Management/Improvement
initiatives to meet or exceed state,
federal contractual, and NCQA criteria
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Supports the HEDIS
medical record chase to support optimum
HEDIS and Quality metric reporting
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Coordinate measurement
and analysis of Quality indicators of
plan performance, provider, and member
and management of the quality of care
review process
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Assist with overall
member satisfaction improvement rates
thru CHAPS, quality regulatory and EQRO
activities
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Ability to make formal
presentations in front of committee and
work in a team environment
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Problem solving skills;
the ability to systematically analyze
problems, draw reasonable fair
conclusions and devise appropriate
courses of action
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Excellent verbal and
written communication skills; ability to
speak clearly and concisely, convey
complex or technical information in a
manner that others can understand, as
well as the ability to understand and
interpret complex information from
others
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Participates in or
coordinates with other department
projects and or care coordination as
needed
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Assists with preparation
of State Audits such as EQRO/CMS to
ensure compliance with State standards
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Assists with preparation
of NCQA Accreditation to ensure
compliance with standards and guidelines
as they apply to QM
Required Qualifications:
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2+ years Managed Care
Experience required
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Unrestricted RN license
in NJ required
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3+ years of direct
clinical experience required
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Good written and oral
Communication skills
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Strong data analysis
skills required
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Strong computer
proficiency (MS Office - Word and EXCEL
required)
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Strong organizational
skills
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Problem solving skills;
the ability to systematically analyze
problems, draw reasonable fair
conclusions and devise appropriate
courses of action
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Excellent verbal and
written communication skills; ability to
speak clearly and concisely, convey
complex or technical information in a
manner that others can understand, as
well as ability to understand and
interpret complex information from
others
Preferred
Qualifications:
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Case
Management/Utilization Review experience
in Managed Care
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Quality Performance
management experience strongly preferred
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Complaints, Appeals and
Grievance experience strongly preferred
Instructions for Resume
Submission:
TO APPLY, please click the
following link:
http://bit.ly/SrClinQualAnalystNJ366090
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Nursing Performance Improvement Manager
Temple University Hospital
Introduction:
Temple University Hospital
is an academic medical center with a Level I
Trauma Center, offering comprehensive
inpatient and outpatient services to the
surrounding community, and highly
specialized tertiary services to the entire
region. We have made a commitment to making
patient-centered care as important as
providing the most advanced treatment. Our
team and dynamic setting combine to offer
those who share our focus an exceptional
career path. We have been ranked among the
best hospitals in the region overall by U.S.
News & World Report.
Job Description:
This individual is
responsible for the management of a
comprehensive Performance Improvement
program for the Department of Nursing. They
will administer all aspects of National
Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI)
to include data collection, database
management and reporting, and associated
quality projects. They will also be a
liaison with other clinical departments for
interdisciplinary aspects of nursing
performance improvement programs.
Exempt, salaried position
with typical Monday-Friday hours.
Required Qualifications:
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A Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License,
or immediately eligibility
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At least 5 years of
experience in an acute care hospital
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A minimum of 3 years
experience in Performance Improvement
activities
Preferred
Qualifications:
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Experience with NDNQI
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Proficiency in use of
personal computers and software
applications, e.g., wordprocessing,
databases, spreadsheets, flow charting
and statistical analysis
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Certification in Quality
Management
Education
Qualifications:
Compensation/Benefits:
We offer a competitive
salary and an excellent benefits package
including a valuable 403(b) match and
tuition assistance for employees (and
undergraduate dependants attending Temple
University).
Instructions for Resume
Submission:
Learn more and apply online
at
https://hr.templehealth.org (click "No I
am not a current employee > Basic Job Search
Keywords: 8101 > "Apply Now" > "Register
Now" - if you don't already have a candidate
profile).
If you have a candidate
profile, you do not need to create a new
one. You should make sure that you have
uploaded/attached a resume file too. You may
also email
Douglas.Page@TUHS.Temple.edu after you
have applied online.
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Quality Coordinator (per diem)
Somerset Medical Center
Responsible for review of
medical records and abstraction of clinical
data to meet Joint Commission and CMS
requirements. Works with physicians, nurses
and department managers to assure that SMC
achieves the best possible clinical
outcomes.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred
Qualifications:
Education
Qualifications:
BS required
Instructions for Resume
Submission:
Please complete online
application on SMC
website. For additional information
please feel free to contact Joan Guzik,
Director of Quality Improvement at
jguzik@somerset-healthcare.com or
908.595.2393.
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Quality Coordinator - Surgical Services
Somerset Medical Center
Job Description:
The primary function of this
position is to successfully promote clinical
outcomes in surgical services as evidenced
by the achievement of quality indicators and
patient safety practices considered best
practice by state and national standards.
Responsible for abstracting and reporting of
quality indicators for SCIP, coordinating
surgical peer review committee, and
utilizing quality improvement tools and
methodologies to facilitate process change.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree in
health related area
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3-5 years experience in
a quality role in a health care
organization
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Excellent written and
verbal communication and organizational
skills
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Ability to work
independently, problem solve and
prioritize
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Computer literate
including proficiency with Word, Excel
and Power Point
Preferred
Qualifications:
Education
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required,
Master's degree preferred
Compensation/Benefits:
SMC offers a competitive
salary and benefits package.
Instructions for Resume
Submission:
Please complete online
application on SMC
website. For additional information
please feel free to contact Joan Guzik,
Director of Quality Improvement at
jguzik@somerset-healthcare.com or
908.595.2393.
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Quality Management Specialist
St. Joseph’s Healthcare System
Introduction:
At St. Joseph’s Healthcare
System, our inspiration comes from a tightly
knit team of accomplished professionals that
help five people in our care every
opportunity to live life to the fullest.
Through our commitment to support,
technology and training, we think you will
find one of the most rewarding and
satisfying experience of your nursing
career.
Job Description:
Quality Management
Specialist
Wayne, NJ Campus
* Part Time (48 Hours per Pay Period)
St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital,
serving the residents of Wayne and other
northern NJ communities, is a 229-bed acute
care community hospital, and provides
comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency
and diagnostic services.
Responsibilities include:
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Performing concurrent
and retrospective record reviews
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Coordinating with
medical, nursing and/or ancillary staff
regarding performance improvement
activities
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Facilitating performance
improvement teams
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Preparing required state
reports
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Overseeing performance
improvement projects
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Training staff in the
use of PI methods/tools
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Handling other related
duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be a NJ
Licensed RN with a BSN, 3 years of acute
care experience, and at least 1 year of
Quality/Performance Improvement experience.
Knowledge of federal/state regulations, and
JCAHO standards/practices will also be
expected, as will strong problem-solving,
analytical and PC skills. MSN and CPHQ
preferred.
Education
Qualifications:
BSN
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive
Instructions for Resume
Submission:
We offer a competitive
compensation package. For immediate
consideration, please apply online at:
www.stjosephshealth.org, fax
973.754.4511, or email your resume (put QM
Specialist in subject field) to:
hilln@sjhmc.org.
EOE M/F/D/V St. Joseph’s
Healthcare System
www.stjosephshealth.org
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Associate Performance Improvement Manager
(RN)
Temple University Hospital
Introduction:
Surrounded by nationally
recognized physicians, sophisticated
services and programs, you will find
yourself inspired to achieve and grow at
Temple University Hospital. Our academic
medical center's collegial, caring team is
united by our core values of respect,
service and quality. Temple University
Hospital has been ranked fourth in the
Philadelphia region in U.S. News & World
Report's first-ever Best Hospitals metro
area rankings. We’ve also been given further
recognition as one of the nation's top
hospitals in 12 specialties.
Job Description:
We presently seek an
individual with a strong Quality and
Performance Improvement background to assist
with the administration of a comprehensive
performance improvement program for all
hospital and clinical departments. Be
prepared to work closely with specific
units/unit managers to promote the
transformation of care and ensure
compliance.
Required Qualifications:
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Minimum of three-five
years of experience in Performance
Improvement and/or Quality Improvement
activities
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Solid understanding of
the National Database of Nursing Quality
Indicators, Six Sigma and ACMQ practices
and principles
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Experience with team
facilitation and project management
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Good PC skills (word
processing, databases, spreadsheets,
flow charting and statistical analysis)
Preferred
Qualifications:
Certification in Quality
Management (CPHQ) or Risk Management
preferred
Education
Qualifications:
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A degree in a health
care related discipline or equivalent
experience
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Pennsylvania-licensed,
Registered Nurse with five years of
experience in an acute care hospital
Compensation/Benefits:
As part of our team, you
will be offered a competitive salary and
excellent benefits including tuition
assistance for you, and for your
undergraduate dependants attending Temple
University.
Instructions for Resume
Submission:
Learn more and apply online
using Job ID: 8400 at
www.templehealth.org or email:
Terry.Aisenstein@tuhs.temple.edu.
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Senior Quality Management Specialist
Galileo Search, LLC
Introduction:
Our client is a 170+ bed
regional provider with a beautiful
state-of-the-art facility that serves as a
national model for advanced health care
design. This facility has been recognized
nationally, 4 years running, for their
unwavering commitment to patient
satisfaction. The commitment to excellence
has cultivated an environment for promising
career opportunities and professional
growth. Come experience this affluent
colonial town located right along the coast
of Long Island Sound. This area offers acres
upon acres of parks and golf courses for
outdoor recreation along with a delicious
variety of local dinning. It is no wonder
that this location is Ranked by Money
Magazine as one of the best places to live
in the United States. Weekend travel is a
must with New York City a short train ride
away. Enjoy a Broadway play, fine dining,
sight-see or head over to the Meatpacking
District to experience the nightlife in "the
city that never sleeps.”
Job Description:
The Senior Quality
Management Specialist will evaluate and
ensure organizational compliance with The
Joint Commission and other agencies and
recommend change, as indicated: Assure
compliance through the monitoring of action
plans, concurrent and retrospective studies;
assess Quality assessment activities of all
ancillary departments, assisting with the
development and creation of a department QA
Plan and integration with the hospital-wide
continuous quality improvement process;
provide consultation and leadership to
members of the clinical staff for the
implementation of programs intended to
improve the evaluation of practice and
improve the quality of services and/or the
resolution of clinical issues; analyze
computer assisted studies of patient
treatment data, by procedure and outcome to
identify clinical practice and resource
patterns and trends; assist with the
development, implementation, and monitoring,
of the hospital wide Quality Assurance and
Performance Improvement Plan; undertake
special projects related to improving the
quality of care, treatment and services
provided; participate in organization safety
projects; participate and/or lead The Joint
Commission Continuous Readiness activities
for Hospital, Home Hospice and off-site
areas which includes survey preparation,
standards compliance, communication of
information to hospital leadership,
compliance with Survey Activity Guide,
maintaining phone contact lists and session
readiness lists; facilitate hospital wide
Performance Improvement by supporting
departments in their efforts to comply with
evidence- based practice standards; provide
a consultative resource for all staff,
offering expertise that promotes exceptional
quality patient care, services and
treatment; provide interpretive guidance and
expertise regarding CMS Conditions of
Participation, State of CT Department of
Health regulations and The Joint Commission
standards for both hospital and hospice
programs; facilitate the reduction of
process variation through the efficient
utilization of time, effort and costs;
analyze data, prepare reports, facilitate
groups and provide consultative services
related to areas of quality management and
patient care. Be able to statistically
evaluate and monitor outcomes for analysis
and decision making; act as a resource with
regard to data collection, analysis,
reporting and team facilitation in relation
to improving clinical care. This position
reports to the Director of Quality.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in
Nursing required; Master’s Degree in
Healthcare Administration (or related field)
preferred, not required; Registered Nurse
(RN) in the state of Connecticut, or
eligible for reciprocity; CPHQ (Certified
Professional Healthcare Quality) preferred,
not required; 3 or more years of Quality
Management experience; Strong cognitive
reasoning and problem solving skills,
examination and analysis of data, chart
reviews, and creating reports; Strong
presentation and communication skills are
necessary; Knowledge of Microsoft Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
Instructions for Resume Submission:
Jonathan DiGiulio, Business Informatics
Coordinator
Galileo Search, LLC
Phone: (800) 680-6130
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Manager of Performance Improvement *Retained
Search
Galileo Search, LLC
Introduction:
Las Vegas is a city with an
increasingly diverse and unique quality of
life. It continues to evolve with diverse
new cultural offerings that appeal to a wide
range of tastes and budgets. As a new
resident, you can live, work and play in the
entertainment capital of the world! If you
are the outdoors type, experience
heart-pounding free-fall sky dives, desert
buggy racing, white water rafting, tennis,
kayaking or taking a hike through one of the
magnificent national parks. If you prefer a
well-positioned stadium seat over
participating in an extreme sporting
adventure, college sports teams, minor
league baseball, a professional hockey team,
professional boxing and NASCAR races are
just a few of the spectator sports at your
disposal. Our client is a 400 bed acute care
for-profit teaching hospital. The facility
is accredited by The Joint Commission
(latest survey was conducted in 2010).
Job Description:
The Performance Improvement
Manager will be responsible for the overall
management of the Performance Improvement
department. This includes leading efforts to
ensure an optimal patient experience and
patient quality outcomes. This position
reports to a supportive Administrative
Director of Patient Safety & Quality
Outcomes. The Manager of Performance
improvement will direct a staff of two
Performance Improvement Analysts.
Responsibilities will
include:
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Coordinating and
assuring accuracy and timeliness of
quality data collection
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Performing data
abstractions, as needed
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Analyzing national
healthcare initiatives, i.e. core
measures data and provides feedback to
key leaders
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Coordinating and leading
PI meetings, in conjunction with
Physician Chairperson
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Determining reporting
schedule, developing agenda, leading
discussions and recording/reviewing
minutes
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Developing, implementing
and overseeing the peer review process
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Conducting peer review
according to policy and prepares monthly
reports
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Coordinating the PI
function and processes by utilizing a
variety of prescribed software
application (MIDAS, PB View, QNET, and
Resource Network)
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Presenting performance
improvement data to a wide range of
audiences
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Managing the TJC (The
Joint Commission) Continuous Readiness
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Overseeing and
participating in tracers and audits
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Coordinating PPR
preparation and submission
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Submitting and
maintaining all MOS data
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Utilizing CQI tools and
techniques in RCA and SE meetings to
develop risk reduction strategies
development and measurement plans
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Communicating and
educating leadership and staff regarding
new statues/guidelines, and
safety/quality/PI activities
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Assisting leadership in
developing tools including metrics, for
evaluating department improvement
initiatives
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Utilizing statistical
process control methods to display data
in a useful manner
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Developing in
collaboration with Administrative
Director the formulation of the PI Plan
annually
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Evaluating the
effectiveness of the PI Plan
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Preparing an annual
evaluation of the PI Plan
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Interviewing, hiring and
conducting performance evaluation for
each of the positions directly
accountable to the position
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Participating in select
educational activities to enrich
personal/professional knowledge of CQI
process
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Participating in
hospital and system–wide
meetings/committees as directed
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
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BSN or graduate of a
school of nursing or currently
completing courses to obtain Bachelors
degree in nursing or a related field
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Current RN license in
the state of Nevada or eligible for
reciprocity
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Five (5) years clinical
experience, with two to four years
Quality Assurance or Performance
Improvement experience
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Minimum two (2) years
progressive management experience
preferred
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Computer proficiency to
include word processing, spreadsheet and
database
Instructions for Resume Submission:
Jonathan DiGiulio, Business Informatics
Coordinator
Galileo Search, LLC
Phone: (800) 680-6130
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Director of Quality & Case Management
Galileo Search, LLC
Introduction:
Located in the Dayton, Ohio
area, our client has provided comprehensive
medical services to their community and
surrounding areas. This acute care hospital
is a brand new state-of-the-art facility
with approximately 250 beds. A thriving
community with a unique heritage that fills
every season with events and festivals.
Historic architecture reflects the city’s
rich heritage. Amenities include: performing
arts that rival those of much larger cities;
top ranked golf courses; A wealth of arts
and heritage sites; World-class shopping and
antiquing; Abundant nearby driving
excursions and much, much more.
Job Description:
In this high profile
position, the Director of Quality will
ensure the delivery of high quality,
excellent care that meets and exceeds
regulatory standards and requirements and
payer expectations, as well as, assisting
the organization to successfully achieve the
objectives for quality and patient safety.
This will include overseeing quality reviews
and reporting; performance improvement;
analysis of serious adverse events; and
infection control. The Director of Quality
will collaborate closely with and assist
case management; documentation specialists;
divisional patient safety officer; risk
management; discharge planners; nursing
leadership; divisional quality leadership,
and medical staff for peer review
activities.
Additional responsibilities
will include:
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Preparing and submitting
quality reports as required by external
agencies and payers
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Facilitating and
supporting the quality, patient safety
and performance improvement committee
infrastructure
The position will report to
the COO/Vice President of Medial Affairs.
There are approximately 25 FTEs.
Required Qualifications:
Position requirements
include:
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Registered (RN) in the
state of Ohio (or eligible for
reciprocity) or an allied health
professional
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Bachelor's Degree
required with Master's Degree preferred
but not required
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Certified Professional
in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred
but not required
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5 years clinical
experience with at least three in a
supervisory or managerial capacity
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Case management
experience
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Ability to communicate
effectively at all levels
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Organizational, team
building, relationship building and
proven managerial skills
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Data analysis and good
basic statistical skills including basic
PC skills (Excel, Word Processing, etc.)
Instructions for Resume
Submission:
Jonathan DiGiulio, Business Informatics
Coordinator
Galileo Search, LLC
Phone: (800) 680-6130
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Manager of Quality Improvement
Galileo Search, LLC
Introduction:
This facility is located in
the beautiful North Country/Adirondacks
region of New York. This small town is a
short drive from the renowned 1000 Islands
region encompassing communities on both
sides of the US and Canada border along the
St. Lawrence River and the eastern shores of
Lake Ontario. Our client is a not-for-profit
acute care community Hospital which provides
a full array of medical, surgical and
emergency care, and features a
state-of-the-art emergency department. The
facility is fully accredited by The Joint
Commission.
Job Description:
The Manager of Quality
Improvement facilitates and provides
direction for oversight of
quality/performance improvement/patient
safety activities; Assists medical staff,
senior management, department directors,
managers and staff in the coordination of
activities that promote improvement in
patient care/patient safety, customer
service and system operations; Maintains an
active role in education of staff, medical
and non- medical, in quality/performance
improvement/patient safety.
Other responsibilities
include:
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Being accountable for
department operations and adherence to
budget
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Works collaboratively to
integrate quality/performance
improvement philosophy and methodology
into the utilization review, case
management and risk management functions
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Takes a leadership role
in the development of interdisciplinary
performance improvement/patient safety
projects.
This position has 2 FTE’s
and reports to the Director of Healthcare
Resource Management.
Required Qualifications:
Position qualifications
include:
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Bachelor’s degree
required
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Master’s Degree
preferred - not required
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Current NY RN License or
eligible for reciprocity
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CPHQ preferred
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Sufficient experience in
clinical health care and administration
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Must have an
understanding of patient safety, audit
workplan from CMS, strong education and
teaching at all levels of the
organization for performance improvement
and quality
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Knowledge of current
local, state and federal regulations;
Knowledge of regulatory standards
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Previous experience in
an acute health care environment
required
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Strong statistical and
data skills
Instructions for
Resume Submission:
Jonathan DiGiulio, Business Informatics
Coordinator
Galileo Search, LLC
(800) 680-6130
www.galileosearch.com
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Knowledge Management Analyst - Performance
Improvement
Galileo Search, LLC
Introduction:
Our client’s is a
not-for-profit, teaching, and research
hospital that has grown to over 700 beds in
its more than 100 years of existence.
Throughout this facilities storied history,
it has been recognized by many of the
nation’s most prestigious organizations for
its high level of clinical and
organizational excellence.
Job Description:
The Knowledge Management
Analyst has the responsibility and
accountability for the creation of
monitoring, measurement, evaluation and
improvement analysis and reporting to the
satisfaction of internal and external
customers. As directed by the Director,
Knowledge Management Committee, and
Operations management, creates measurement,
analysis and reporting applications
including dashboards, alerts and reports.
This position is responsible for
collaborative action in systems design and
implementation, information systems
operations, and providing support to a
variety of special projects.
Essential Generic Job
Functions (listed in order of importance)
are as follows:
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Evaluates current
information processing systems and
coordinates planned changes, upgrades
and conversion as necessary
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Manages the utilization
and affects the translation of
analytical requirements into development
activities in the various Knowledge
Management solutions including but not
limited to Premier, Siemens, vendor
databases, and other available
information systems, tools, technologies
and processes, also additional skills to
include EPIC Systems reporting and
ORACLE B.I
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Consults and liaisons
with the Data Integration Analysts,
clinical chairs, chiefs and Directors,
and vendors of public reporting entities
as well as database Administrators,
application analysts and data architects
to translate requirements into efficient
and effective applications and data
structures
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Provides research to
Clinical Knowledge Management Director
and CQO for building the business case
for quality
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Identifying
opportunities for cost reduction through
improved care outcomes
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in
related field is required
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RN with nursing
informatics is desired
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3+ years of healthcare
administrative and clinical data
experience is required
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Must have experience in
statistics, analysis and information
presentation
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Must have experience in
operations and data system
access/analysis
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Proficient in ACCESS,
SQL and EXCEL functions
Instructions for Resume
Submission:
Contact:
Jonathan DiGiulio, Galileo Search, LLC
(800) 680-6130
www.galileosearch.com
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Infection Control Practitioner/Performance
Improvement Coordinator
Acuity Specialty Hospital of New Jersey
Introduction:
The Infection Control
Practitioner/Performance Improvement
Coordinator will establish, implement,
facilitate and coordinate the ongoing,
hospital-wide Infection Control Program to
ensure compliance with standards set by
state and federal regulatory agencies in
order to enhance the quality of patient care
consistent with hospital policies for the
adult to geriatric patient, 18 years and
over.
HOURS: Part Time (20
hours/week, flexible schedule)
STAFF SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None REPORTS TO: Director of Quality Management CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Job Description:
Responsibilities include:
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Maintain current
Infection Control and Prevention plans,
policies, procedures and programs
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Gather, disseminate and
document information on patient care
quality and infection prevention to
facilitate compliance with requirements
of accrediting and regulatory agencies
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Perform and document
annual Infection Control Risk Assessment
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Coordinate and integrate
all Infection Control and Prevention
activities within the Hospital
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Advise and assist
medical staff and allied health care
personnel in the quality/infection
prevention process
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Provide an ongoing
assessment of the Infection Control and
Prevention elements of the quality
improvement program
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Coordinate the
bi-monthly Infection Control Committee:
prepare the meeting agenda, minutes, and
related meeting materials
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Maintain a close liaison
with the Infection Control Committee
Chairperson/Program Director for
Infectious Disease
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Keep appropriate
committees informed of changes in
accrediting and regulatory standards
related to Infection Control and
Prevention; maintain a close liaison
with other hospital department heads to
assure coordination, standardization and
continuity of Infection Control programs
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Provide in-services on
Infection Control and Prevention topics,
plans, policies, procedures and programs
as needed
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Coordinate and/or
perform studies related to Infection
Control/Quality Improvement and prepare
resulting reports
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Utilize the
“Plan-Do-Check-Act” methodology of
performance improvement
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Establish and maintain
tracking systems for reporting infection
control and surveillance data and
ensuring that the programs result in
quality improvement
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Keep current with state
laws, federal laws and regulatory agency
requirements for hospitals regarding
infection control and quality management
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Ensure that policies,
procedures, protocols and processes
reflect the most up-to-date evidence and
guidelines from professional
organizations such as:
o Assoc for
Professionals in Infection Control and
Epidemiology (APIC)
o Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC)
o Healthcare Infection Control Practices
Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
o Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of
America (SHEA)
o Infectious Diseases Society of America
(IDSA)
o World Health Organization (WHO)
o and others
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Assist Administrator/CEO
in developing Medical Staff Bylaws,
rules, and regulations to assure
compliance with regulatory standards
related to Infection Control and
Prevention
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Assist Director of
Quality Management in regulatory survey
preparation and ongoing compliance
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Ensure compliance with
measures for preventing exposure to
blood borne pathogens
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Establish and maintain
tracking systems for reporting data and
detecting infectious outbreaks in all
age groups of patients (18 years and
over)
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Participate in the
Hazardous Material Program. Hazards
include exposure to blood and body
fluids, possible communicable diseases,
sharp objects and instruments, assorted
chemicals and gasses as listed in the
Hazardous Materials Program Manual
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Ensure that all employee
occupational health requirements are met
and maintained; including but not
limited to annual PPD and fit testing
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Coordinate annual
vaccination programs for employees and
patients
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Coordinate hospital-wide
hand hygiene program
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Act as administrator for
National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
database and enter data as required
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Identify, investigate,
and report communicable diseases as
required by law
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Educate staff and
patient population about infection risk,
prevention, and control
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Participate in
orientation of newly hired staff to
provide a foundation of education
related to infection control and
prevention
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Adhere to Hospital
attendance policy, as outlined in the
Employee Handbook
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Adhere to all components
of the Hospital Compliance Plan in
performing job duties and report any
violations or suspected violations of
the Plan to the Compliance Officer
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Demonstrate professional
conduct and comply with hospital and
departmental policies and procedures
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Participate in
Performance Improvement activities as
delegated by the Director of Quality
Management
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Recognize patient abuse
and follow policy for making appropriate
referrals/interventions
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Revise, implement and
monitor compliance with the seven safety
plans within the EOC Management Program
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Comply with established
Safety and Patient Safety Program
practices
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Perform other duties as
assigned or delegated by the Director of
Quality Management
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Limit access to
protected health information (PHI) to
the information reasonably necessary to
do the job and share such information
only on a need to know basis for work
purposes. (Access to verbal, written and
electronic PHI for this job has been
determined based on job level and job
responsibility within the organization.
Computerized access to PHI for this job
has been determined as described above
and is controlled via user ID and
password.)
The above statements reflect
the general details considered necessary to
describe the principle functions of the job
as identified, and shall not be considered
as a detailed description of all work
requirements that may be inherent in the
position. Reasonable accommodation may be
provided to a qualified individual with a
disability who can perform the essential
functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation.
Required Qualifications:
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Previous experience in
Infection Control in a hospital setting
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Formal education and/or
documented experience in epidemiological
principles, microbiology, patient care
practice and infectious diseases
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Excellent communication
skills
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Excellent organizational
skills
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Ability to motivate and
engage staff members
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Ability to work in high
stress environment
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Ability to work on
multiple projects concurrently and
balance competing priorities
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Ability to speak, read
and write English
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Computer literate
Preferred
Qualifications:
Management experience
preferred
Education
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with
current state license OR current license or
registration/certification as a medical
technologist or clinical laboratory
scientist OR a minimum of a baccalaureate
degree and related experience Certification
through the Certification Board of Infection
Control (CBIC), or eligibility for such
certification, to be completed within 1 year
of hire
Compensation/Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits and
competitive salary offered; salary
commensurate with experience.
Instructions for Resume
Submission:
Email resume to Jennifer
Trallo, Director of Quality Management, at
jtrallo@acuityhealthcare.net.
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