Department: Quality & Patient Safety

Shift: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (includes a 60 min break)

Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Role Brief:

The Quality Management Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care by reviewing and interpreting clinical cases for efficiency of care. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline, NYS Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) is highly preferred, along with EPIC Experience. The role involves on-site work for 4 days a week and 1 day remote, with unreimbursed travel between Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret clinical cases to assess the efficiency of care provided.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to identify areas for improvement in patient care processes.
• Analyze data related to patient outcomes, adverse events, and compliance with quality standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the quality of patient care and patient safety.
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss and address quality-related issues.
• Provide education and training to healthcare staff on quality improvement initiatives.
• Document findings, actions taken, and outcomes related to quality improvement efforts.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in quality management and patient safety.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline.
• NYS Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) highly preferred.
• EPIC Experience (R) is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Quality and Patient Safety.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret clinical data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical record systems.
• Flexibility to work on-site for 4 days a week and 1 day remotely.
• Willingness to travel between Manhattan and Brooklyn for work-related purposes.