Quality Management Practitioner (Clinical Data Abstractor)- Quality Improvement

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, The Quality Management Project Manager/Clinical Data Abstractor will function as a member of Stony Brook University Hospital's Quality Management Program. The goal of the program is to promote positive patient outcomes through integration of performance improvement activities and measurement tools. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent intrapersonal skills and time management skills. They should demonstrate thorough attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization. They must be able to keep Quality Management data confidential.

Duties of a Quality Management Practitioner may include the following but are not limited to:

• Act as a facilitator for performance improvement teams, including coordinating efforts with key stakeholders such as physicians, nurses, ancillary staff and Information Technology.
• Act as a quality management liaison to High Reliability Unit Teams, Program of Distinction (POD) Committees and Performance Improvement Committees as needed. Involvement with clinically driven quality improvement initiatives relating to clinical service/other quality-related group activities.
• Evaluate, review, and abstract clinical event data from electronic health records and other sources for submission to national and state quality registries.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry following registry specifications, guidelines, and reporting requirements.
• Analyze clinical data to detect trends and identify opportunities aimed at enhancing the quality and safety of patient care.
• Identify case review triggers, practice-related issues, and emerging trends, and work closely with Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Unit Educators, and nursing staff to develop and implement action plans for process improvement.
• Train staff for facilitator role and provide education to staff and performance improvement teams on the principles and tools employed in performance improvement activities including Lean and Six Sigma.
• Assist in the coordination of Joint Commission and Department of Health activities related to the performance improvement standards.
• Assist in the development of POD/service line report cards and physician profiling, analyze and aggregate data, and facilitate improvement initiatives.
• Provide expertise for clinical performance improvement projects related to patient safety, patient outcomes and disease management.
• Facilitate comprehensive root cause analyses and Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) to identify underlying issues and improve process efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Assist in achieving goals related to departmental performance standards.
• Implement institution-wide initiatives in order to conduct hospital business.
• Perform chart abstractions or drill down analyses related to regulatory and performance improvement initiatives, including the Department of Health, CMS (Sepsis) and the American Heart Association (Cardiac Resuscitation).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate in Nursing, health-related field or biological science.
• Registered Nurse.
• Three years relevant experience using CQI principles including Lean or Six Sigma to improve performance.
• Experience in data collection tool development and statistical analysis is required.
• Knowledge and application of performance improvement methodologies is crucial.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with department heads/supervisors on a house-wide basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field.
• Training experience and demonstration of good presentation skills are preferred.
• Certification in CQI and/or Lean and/or Six Sigma.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position is - $88000 - $125466 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

* Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($3400)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.

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