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Hackensack Meridian Health · 1 day ago

Outcomes Analyst, Womens Services

Edison, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. The Outcomes Analyst for the Women's Service Line is responsible for leveraging data analysis to improve patient safety and quality of care for maternal health, collaborating closely with nursing teams and departmental leadership to identify trends and create actionable insights.

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Responsibilities

Collects, manages, and analyzes complex clinical data related to maternal and infant health outcomes from various sources

Ensures data is accurate, derived from valid sources, and entered with excellent proof-reading skills

Develops, designs, and maintains user-friendly dashboards, forms, and reports to track and compile key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Women's Service Line

Translates complex data findings into clear, concise, and compelling reports and presentations for diverse audiences, including frontline staff, unit leadership, and executive committees

Applies knowledge of clinical issues and events to the evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of data

Develops and verifies data collection procedures and tools for various programs and projects

Collaborates with OB and Maternal Health nursing teams, providers, and leaders to investigate clinical processes, identify areas for improvement, and support the implementation of evidence-based quality improvement initiatives

Monitors patient safety events and near misses across the Women's Service Line, supports root cause analyses (RCAs), and identifies trends to mitigate future risks

Tracks the progress and impact of quality improvement projects, measuring outcomes to determine effectiveness

Assists the Leadership team in developing, implementing, and sustaining Hospital-Level Highly Reliable Organisation (HRO) strategies

Ensures the accurate and timely submission of maternal health data to regulatory bodies and quality collaboratives

Serves as a subject matter expert and resource during regulatory audits or reviews

Ensures strict confidentiality and protection of all personally identifying data

Serves as a key liaison between the Women's Service Line and technical teams, including the Clinical Quality Intelligence team, Digital Technology Services (DTS), and the Epic Stork team

Provides hands-on support and training to staff and managers

Participates in and provides data support for multidisciplinary quality committees, peer review, and case reviews

Supports the Department of Patient Safety and Quality by developing and editing presentation materials and working on other projects and assignments as required to meet departmental needs

Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualification

Data analysisQuality improvement methodologiesMaternal health knowledgeStatistical analysisData visualization toolsComputer proficiencyTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs and a minimum of two years of relevant data analytics experience

Strong analytical skills, familiar with statistical analysis methodology

Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SQL)

Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (e.g., PDSA cycles, Lean, Six Sigma)

Familiarity with national patient safety and quality standards, particularly those related to maternal health from organizations like American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and The Joint Commission

Ability to work as part of a team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms