RN - Manager - Quality and Clinical Data Nurse

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Quality & Clinical Data Manager in Birmingham, AL. This full-time role involves improving healthcare quality for women within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Division. The position requires leadership skills in quality initiatives, database management, and strong communication abilities, providing a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in database management necessary.
• Preferred experience in OBGYN clinical settings and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage databases for quality measurement and reporting.
• Collaborate with clinical teams on quality and safety improvements.

Skills

Communication

Quality Improvement

Database Management

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Health Administration

Tools

Quality Improvement Methodologies

Healthcare Analytics

Job description

RN - Manager - Quality and Clinical Data Nurse

• Job ID: 17110
• Functional Area: Nursing Management
• Position Type: Full Time
• Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years
• Location: Birmingham, AL
• Department: EXT-OB/GYN Division
• Relocation Provided: No

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Work Location: OBGYN Division, Women and Infants Center

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

The Quality & Clinical Data Manager works under the direction of the Department Value Officer (DVO) and as a member of the UAB Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Executive Quality Team, which includes the Medical Directors for Inpatient Gynecology, Inpatient Obstetrics and Ambulatory Care. The Quality & Clinical Data Manager works collaboratively with Department Quality team members to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving the care provided to the women served by the Department. The Quality & Clinical Data Manager works closely with the Department Value Officer and the Medical Directors to develop and implement quality improvement assessment processes to meet obstetric, gynecologic, and resident goals. This includes:
• Working with clinical information technology and health information management to develop and implement databases for the collection, measurement, and reporting of identified outcomes
• Assisting the Department Value Officer and Medical Directors in the communication of information about quality programs to department faculty and staff
• Participating in various UAB Health Systems Healthcare Quality improvement and Patient Safety initiatives and meetings.
• Participating in the Alabama Perinatal Quality Committee (ALPQC) assisting with database development, data collection and outcomes reporting for UAB Obstetrics.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
•Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
AND
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health and/or Business administration or Quality. Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience with database management and experience in quality improvement initiatives may substitute for master’s degree.

Preferred:
• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Quality and Safety or completion of Quality Certificate such as Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Safety, Lean or Six Sigma
•OBGYN clinical experience
Previous quality improvement and project management skills. Understanding of Quality Improvement methodologies and performance analytics such as Six Sigma, Lean as well as familiarity with Vizient, Patient Safety Indicators, would be preferred.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Required:
• Licensed RN in state of Alabama.
AND
• Completion of the Healthcare Quality and Safety Certification program or completion of certificate program within one (1) year of employment.

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.