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Quality Specialist

  2026-01-12     Kootenai Hospital     Coeur D Alene,ID  
Description:



Position Summary
Performs in-depth analysis on clinical outcomes data in order to develop clinical process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities
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

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

Working Conditions
Must be able to maintain a sitting position
Typical equipment used in an office job
Repetitive movements

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

  • Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • Kootenai Healths tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
  • Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
  • 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, and more
  • Robust and interactive employee referral 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! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-###-#### or email ...@kh.org with any questions.

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.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

  • Tuition assistance and career development programs
  • Robust Retirement Plan
  • Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
  • Employee referral bonus program
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