Job Details
Quality Specialist
2024-04-23 Kootenai Health Coeur D Alene,ID
Description:
Team Highlights
The Kootenai Care Network is a "Clinically Integrated Network." Through clinical integration, providers, hospitals and payers can work together in a more coordinated way to improve clinical outcomes and provide more cost-effective care. Network members maintain their independence, but work together in a mutually-accountable way. Through data analytics and collaboration, they develop and implement clinical protocols and monitor clinical performance. This helps achieve high quality care in a more efficient manner than can be achieved independently.
As quality metrics among network members improve and measurably better patient care is established, the network is able to engage in value-based contracting with both payers and employers.
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Talent Acquisition Consultant Alex Cronnelly at ...@kh.org with questions or call 208-###-####.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Performs in-depth analysis on clinical outcomes data in order to develop clinical process improvement initiatives.
- Gathers data on performance metrics to facilitate the review of program effectiveness
- Evaluates patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with clinical guidelines and organizational standards
- Performs a variety of tasks
- Leads and directs the work of others
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
- Typically reports to a head of a unit/department
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
- Full Time - Day Shift
Team Highlights
The Kootenai Care Network is a "Clinically Integrated Network." Through clinical integration, providers, hospitals and payers can work together in a more coordinated way to improve clinical outcomes and provide more cost-effective care. Network members maintain their independence, but work together in a mutually-accountable way. Through data analytics and collaboration, they develop and implement clinical protocols and monitor clinical performance. This helps achieve high quality care in a more efficient manner than can be achieved independently.
As quality metrics among network members improve and measurably better patient care is established, the network is able to engage in value-based contracting with both payers and employers.
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program required
- BSN and 5 years of clinical experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience
- Experience with Performance Improvement concepts, principles and practices required
- Experience teaching, coaching, facilitating, and collaborating with others to achieve group or team learning objectives required
- Experience in data management and measurement processes
- Previous experience, or willingness to learn, regulatory standards and applications
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
- Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
- Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
- An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching
- Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
- Robust and interactive employee referral bonus program
- And much more
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Talent Acquisition Consultant Alex Cronnelly at ...@kh.org with questions or call 208-###-####.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.