Outcomes Specialist - Atrium Health Navicent FT

Department:

10921 Enterprise Corporate - Quality Georgia Area

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Some remote opportunities.

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in Business, Nursing or Health Care Administration or a related field required with three years' experience in a healthcare provider organization. Demonstrated leadership/management experience required. Experience with CMS regulations preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Clinical experience preferred. Two years' project management experience preferred. Demonstrates ability to lead and facilitate projects and teams. RN or other clinical licensure preferred, certification in health care quality, patient safety or related regular entity preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Identifies and researches innovative techniques /services and outlines the necessary steps to implement changes.

Responsible for the implementation of operational performance improvement projects for the Program and aligns with the overall vision and values.

Ensures collaboration and integration of operations with other departmental and MSK services.

Responsible for the ongoing program management across the continuum and locations, measures compliance with recognized standards of care and achieves operational efficiency, patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and operational performance goals.

Identifying and implementing patient care processes and protocols to promote appropriate utilization of resources.

Participates in identifying needs, planning, developing and implementing educational programs for staff, patients, families and/or community groups to improve the care of patients.

Promotes and develops personal and professional growth, maintaining professional and clinical knowledge; attends continuing education and in-services as needed. Maintains professional and clinical knowledge, acting as a resource to others.

Serves as a clinical expert and resource assisting with care for the complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations, seeking processes to reduce length of stay, cost per patient day, and other patient care efficiencies. Assists institutional financial and operational leaders to develop and implement key projects associated with the service to include, but not limited to:
Financial Bundles, Quality Bundles and Patient Satisfaction.

Evaluation of new products, improving processes, promoting quality and safety and patient satisfaction.

Collects, analyzes, and reports quality data to the orthopaedic department, health system committees, task forces as well as accreditation programs.

Pursues and maintains pertinent quality certifications by overseeing adherence of quality standards and protocols as well as reporting required metrics. (JCAHO and AJRR)

SKILLS/

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to adapt to different audiences. Experience and/or training in process management and process/performance improvement methodologies. Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice to effect quality improvement. Strong time management and multi-tasking skills with ability to prioritize tasks/goals in a timely manner. Effective, strong presentation skills. Strong problem solving, team building and facilitation skills. Knowledge and skill in using computer and network systems with strong background in Microsoft Office programs.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Solid business writing skill.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases Occasionally subject to irregular hours Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires. Potential remote role with some in person meetings requested.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note:

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information…