Performance Improvement Analyst FT ROC

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Quality Improvement professional to coordinate a system-wide PI program, participate in six sigma projects, and support CMS core measure data collection across STHS facilities.

You will generate monthly core measure reports, collaborate with nurses and physicians, and assist in preparing presentations and memos for committees. You will promote continuous improvement, drive the PI cycle (focus/plan/do/measure/evaluate), and help interpret UHS Scorecard

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in oral and written communication for interactions with employees, physicians, and guests.
• Bachelor/Associate degree in Nursing, Computer Science, business or health field; 5+ years in Quality; Master preferred.
• RN license in Texas or compact state, or temporary TX license while awaiting permanent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating a system-wide Performance Improvement program and participate in six sigma quality projects.
• Perform concurrent reviews for CMS core measure indicators across STHS facilities and create action plans with stakeholders.
• Generate monthly core measure reports and explain results to committees; conduct mortality and focus reviews as assigned.
• Prepare materials for meetings, including PowerPoint presentations and packets; promote PI activities across the system.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor in Computer Science, business, or health-related field; 5 years in Quality

RN license in TX or compact state; temporary TX RN license acceptable

BLS on hire

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist in facilitating the coordination of a systematic organization-wide Performance Improvement program, Participate in six sigma quality projects and quality control functions for the STHS. Perform concurrent reviews for data collection of the CMS required core measure indicators at all STHS facilities. Analyze and create action plans in coordination with stakeholders of the core measure data . Generate core measure reports monthly to identify successes and areas for improvement. Perform one-to-one contact with nursing staff and/or physicians associated with the areas for improvement. Assist with meeting preparations such as power point presentations, packet copying/assembly. Perform mortality reviews, quality data check reviews, “never event” reviews and other focus reviews as assigned. Be knowledgeable about the results and able to explain the results to committee members. Compose business letters to physicians and other correspondence as it pertains to core measure indicators. Promote the Quality Improvement activities throughout the system by facilitating and coaching continuous improvement activities. Foster the PI process of focus/assess the need, plan/do, measure the success, and evaluate the outcome. Understand the UHS Scorecard and it’s linkages to quality studies and measurement.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Must have current computer knowledge in word, excel, access, power point; other software specialty knowledge a plus.
• 2. Strong proficiency in oral and written communication skills (grammar and spelling) necessary for communication with employees, physicians, and guests of the hospital.
• 3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
• 4. Able to travel to other STHS facilities.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• 1. Bachelor or Associate degree in Nursing, Bachelor in Computer Science, business, health-related field, or a minimum of 5 years experience in Quality. Master preferred.
• 2. If bachelor’s or Associate in nursing, currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent one.
• 3. RN will have BLS upon hire (and maintain through employment).

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.