Stony Brook Medicine · 18 hours ago
Quality Management Practitioner (Clinical Data Abstractor) - Quality Improvement
US-NY-East Setauket
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $128K/yr
3+ years expStony Brook Medicine is dedicated to promoting positive patient outcomes through their Quality Management Program. The Quality Management Practitioner/Clinical Data Abstractor will support quality leadership, collaborate with various teams, and drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
Association
Responsibilities
In alignment with Stony Brook Medicine’s Quality Strategy and management goals, actively support quality leadership and collaborate with the quality improvement team to drive the achievement of departmental objectives, enhance patient outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
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
Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for improvement initiatives
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely completion of QI projects. Assist with the implementation of evidence-based practices and tools
Evaluate, review, and abstract clinical event data from electronic health records and other sources for quality improvement activities and/or submission to national and state quality registries; including the Department of Health, CMS (Sepsis) and the American Heart Association (Cardiac Resuscitation)
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 the onboarding of Quality Improvement team members by promoting a collaborative team environment, providing guidance and supporting colleagues to ensure a smooth transition and sustained success in quality initiatives
Implement institution-wide initiatives in order to conduct hospital business
Monitors, investigates and interprets the reporting of patient events and works collaboratively to ensure appropriate follow-up for the purpose of improving quality and safety in patient care
Qualification
Required
Baccalaureate in Nursing, health-related field or biological science
NYS 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
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
Benefits
Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
Generous leave
Health plans
State pension
Company
Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook Medicine expresses our shared mission of research, clinical care and education – a mission embraced by our faculty, staff, researchers, and students.
Founded in 1957Stony Brook, New York, USA
5001-10000 employees
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