Summary The Quality Manager supports the Quality team in the identification, planning and implementation of clinical quality and performance improvement efforts. Utilizes performance improvement methodology, data analysis, care facilitation, and project management skills. In addition, serves as a team facilitator and consultative resource for clinical and departmental leadership and staff responsible for quality and performance improvement activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities # Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health and the Catholic Health Ministry. # Able to apply the principles of project management and performance improvement. # Abstracts and reports quality data. # Accesses and uses information resources to demonstrate current practice, identify opportunities for improvement, and works toward improved outcomes. # Advise on future data and information needs and resources to better support performance and process improvement initiatives. # Use team facilitation skills and change management processes to engage others in support of the changes required to achieve performance improvement outcomes. # Demonstrates data management skills and the use of analytical and statistical tools. # Uses a range of quality improvement tools and techniques to evaluate and successfully redesign processes toward improved performance. . Job Requirements # Job knowledge and skills # Current computer skills, graphics, spreadsheets, and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) # Able to use standard office equipment and database systems as pertinent # Quantitative and analytic skills relevant to the role. # Knowledge of clinical processes and operations in a health care system # Identifies and mitigates barriers that impede sustainable change # Critical thinking and communication skills # Project management knowledge and skills # CPHQ certification, or eligible to obtain within 2 year # Education # Experience # RN with minimum five years of clinical experience. BS or BA required. # Quality management/QI experience preferred An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements. # Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. # Our Core Values: #Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. # #Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. # #Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. # #Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. # Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history). #