Quality Improvement RN: Stroke & Compliance Lead

Saint Joseph's; City of Yonkers (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Yonkers, NY seeks a Quality Improvement Specialist under the Director of Quality Improvement to design and implement data collection and audit strategies supporting performance improvement projects and interventions for better patient care and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include NYS RN licensure with a Bachelor's; a Master's in healthcare is preferred and CPHQ certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience required.
• Registered Nurse in New York State required.
• Master's Degree in Healthcare specialty preferred.
• Current certification as CPHQ preferred.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with health care clinical operations and processes in an acute care hospital setting.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements as related to hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for data abstraction of Stroke cases and compilation of reports using Get with the Guidelines Stroke Database.
• Facilitates Stroke Committee performance improvement initiatives and ensures compliance with NYS and Joint Commission Stroke requirements.
• Attends Code Gray events and assists in debriefing.
• Facilitates and conducts monthly pressure injury and restraint prevalence studies per NDNQI methodology.
• Analyzes study results and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Conducts focused audits including observation, chart review, and patient interviews.
• Leads analytic support for improvement projects and selects appropriate tools.
• Leads multidisciplinary improvement teams to achieve quality goals.
• Collects, measures, and analyzes data for organizational and regulatory metrics.
• Presents data for evaluation by committees and leadership.
• Represents the organization in community engagements when required.
• Assists in improving patient experience through data analysis and initiatives.

Skills

Data abstraction

Performance improvement

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical operations familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Healthcare

Tools

Get with the Guidelines Stroke

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Yonkers, NY seeks a Quality Improvement Specialist under the Director of Quality Improvement to design and implement data collection and audit strategies supporting performance improvement projects and interventions for better patient care and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include NYS RN licensure with a Bachelor's; a Master's in healthcare is preferred and CPHQ certification is desirable.