Quality Documentation Improvement Coordinator

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a quality improvement analyst to support the Health System’s quality initiatives. The role analyzes data to identify improvement opportunities and helps develop process metrics and data collection tools.

The person will lead process improvement efforts and partner with Senior Leadership, Directors, Educators and clinicians to ensure accurate documentation of care in alignment with quality guidelines.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required by Texas Board of Nursing.
• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred for quality-focused roles.
• Experience with quality improvement methodology is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of data analysis and documentation quality a plus.
• CPHQ or Healthcare Accreditation Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and indicators to support quality improvement across the health system.
• Identify ongoing quality issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop process metrics and data collection tools; present results to leadership.
• Act as facilitator/leader of process improvement efforts with clinical and administrative staff.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership, Department Directors, Educators, and providers.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Facilitation

Leadership collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides support for the Health System’s quality improvement functions through the analysis of data and indicators. Responsible for identifying and monitoring ongoing quality improvement issues and opportunities. Assists in the development of process metrics, data collection tools and presentations of resultant data throughout the Health System. Serve as facilitator/leader of process improvement efforts. Engages with Senior Leadership, Department Directors, Educators, and their staff and physician/provider leaders/representatives. Work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team. Reviews patient information, screening the information through the appropriate review process for accurate and complete documentation of a patient’s care to meet quality guidelines and regulations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Three or more years of relevant clinical experience are required. Experience with quality improvement methodology is highly preferred. Work experience in documentation improvement, utilization review or hospital quality assurance is preferred. Knowledge and experience in data analysis is preferred. Certification in Health Care Quality (CPHQ) or Healthcare Accreditation Certification Program certification or equivalent is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current RN licensure form the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas is required.