RN, Quality Improvement Analyst

SUMMARY: 

The RN, Quality Improvement Analyst manages data from the clinical analytics software to support patient care and system-wide quality improvement activities. Combines statistical knowledge and technical expertise to perform data collection, aggregation and analysis of data to communicate the findings to the various stakeholders. The Quality Improvement Analyst works and interacts in a positive manner, with the Medical Staff and the system-wide departments to communicate and lead team improvement efforts.

BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Dynamic Health and Healthstream Policy Manager.

Required to work with the Director of Quality regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Quality Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years health related experience, with one (1) year healthcare quality improvement preferred.

Licensure:  Current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing

Certifications: N/A

Other: Possesses a keen understanding of clinical care and processes, analytical abilities, and leadership skills.  Advanced computer skills.                                                                                                                                         

Preferred Education: Bachelor Degree in Nursing

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Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following:  Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions.  Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics.  Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction.  Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. 

Work Environment
Office setting, within a hospital environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Flexible work schedule, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts.