Quality Specialist
Position Summary
Performs in-depth analysis on clinical outcomes data in order to develop clinical process improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Gathers data on performance metrics to facilitate the review of program effectiveness
• Evaluates patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with clinical guidelines and organizational standards
• Performs a variety of tasks
• Leads and directs the work of others
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Typically reports to a head of a unit/department
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program required
• BSN and 5 years of clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience
• Experience with Performance Improvement concepts, principles and practices required
• Experience teaching, coaching, facilitating, and collaborating with others to achieve group or team learning objectives required
• Experience in data management and measurement processes
• Previous experience, or willingness to learn, regulatory standards and applications
Working Conditions
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
Robust and interactive employee referral program
And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today! Please contact Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org or the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.