Work location is HYBRID(On-site & Remote) Requires: 1 day per week in Fort Wayne Summary: We are seeking a skilled and analytical Registered Nurse (RN) Data Analyst to join our healthcare analytics team. This role blends clinical expertise with analytical capabilities to drive meaningful improvements in patient care, outcomes, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will perform in-depth analyses of clinical and cost data, uncover actionable insights, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities: + Conduct analysis and validation of complex, multidimensional healthcare and cost data to identify statistically significant and actionable clinical variation. + Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends, test hypotheses, and identify root causes and interdependencies in care delivery. + Partner with finance, service line, and physician leadership to investigate care variation and uncover opportunities for improving outcomes and reducing costs. + Develop, design, and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate data insights to clinical and operational stakeholders. + Present findings and actionable recommendations to key stakeholders, including leadership, clinical teams, and quality improvement personnel. + Translate clinical questions into data queries and analytic strategies that drive organizational performance. + Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in clinical data interpretation, providing guidance on the relevance and reliability of data outputs. + Support process improvement and sustainability initiatives through ongoing data monitoring and evaluation. Required Qualifications: + Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. + Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana required. + Clinical nursing experience preferred. + Demonstrated experience with healthcare data analysis, including working with claims, EMR, and/or clinical quality metrics. + Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS) preferred. + Experience creating dashboards using data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms. + Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to interpret data in a clinical context. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences. + Highly collaborative, with a proven ability to work across departments and with interdisciplinary teams. Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master's degree preferred. + Experience in a healthcare quality, performance improvement, or clinical informatics role. + Familiarity with value-based care models and cost containment strategies. Working Conditions: + Hybrid, mix on-site work environment and remote