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Iberia Medical Center lists this Clinical Quality Improvement Nurse opportunity in new iberia, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Iberia Medical Center(IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance ourvision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians andemployees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer manydiverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn andgrow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently hiring a Clinical Quality Improvement Nurse - LPN , Underthe general supervision of the Director of Quality, the Quality LPN position requiresinteraction/collaboration with individuals in numerous health care disciplines. The Quality Improvement Nurseis responsible for analyzing acute care quality programs, clinical performancemetrics, and patient outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement. Thisrole partners closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursingleaders, clinical staff, and operational teams to translate quality data intoactionable improvement initiatives.
TheQuality Improvement Nurse serves as a clinical quality expert, usingevidence-based practices, performance data, chart review, and interdisciplinarycollaboration to improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, regulatorycompliance, and the overall quality of acute care services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Current license as a LPN in the State of Louisiana.
Previous experience preferred, but notrequired. Good interpersonal and professional communication skills
Experience with quality improvement, patient safety, clinical outcomes, utilization, or performance measurement.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Clinical experience in an acute care setting and/or physician practices.
Experience working with hospital quality programs and performance metrics.
Experience collaborating directly with physicians and advanced practice providers.
Ability to interpret clinical data and translate findings into actionable improvement strategies.
Experience with electronic health records, quality reporting systems, and clinical dataanalytics.
Familiarity with CMS,LDH,AHRQ, and other applicable quality and regulatory frameworks.
PRINCIPLE TASK, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality Analytics &Performance Monitoring
Analyze acute care qualitymetrics, dashboards, trends, and performance reports to identifyopportunities for improvement.
Monitor key quality andpatient safety indicators, including hospital-acquired conditions,readmissions, mortality, length of stay, clinical complications, and otherapplicable measures.
Conduct clinical recordreviews and data validation to identify gaps in care, documentation, andadherence to evidence-based practices.
Identify trends, variations,and potential root causes contributing to unfavorable quality outcomes.
Prepare clear reports andpresentations for providers, nursing leadership, quality committees, andexecutive leadership.
Assist with development andmaintenance of quality dashboards and performance-monitoring tools.
Provider & ClinicalTeam Collaboration
Partner with physicians,advanced practice providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to reviewquality performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Provide providers withmeaningful, actionable feedback related to quality metrics and clinicaloutcomes.
Facilitate discussionsregarding variations in care, evidence-based practices, and opportunitiesto improve patient outcomes.
Build collaborativerelationships with clinical teams to promote accountability and continuousquality improvement.
Support providers and staffin understanding quality measures, benchmarks, and performanceexpectations.
Quality ImprovementInitiatives
Develop, implement, andevaluate quality improvement projects focused on acute care outcomes.
Participate in root causeanalyses, failure mode analyses, case reviews, and other structuredimprovement methodologies.
Help develop action plansbased on identified quality gaps and monitor progress toward improvementgoals.
Evaluate the effectiveness ofinterventions using measurable outcomes and performance data.
Support evidence-basedpractice initiatives and standardization of clinical processes.
Identify opportunities toreduce variation and improve reliability of care delivery.
Regulatory &Accreditation Support
Monitor performance relatedto applicable regulatory, accreditation, and quality requirements.
Support preparation forregulatory and accreditation surveys and reviews.
Assist with ensuringcompliance with organizational policies, clinical standards, andapplicable quality requirements.
Maintain knowledge of currentacute care quality measures, evidence-based practices, and regulatoryexpectations.
Education &Communication
Educate providers andclinical staff regarding quality measures, patient safety initiatives,clinical standards, and performance trends.
Develop educational materials,presentations, and reports to communicate quality findings.
Present quality data andimprovement recommendations to interdisciplinary committees andleadership.
Promote a culture ofcontinuous improvement, patient safety, and data-driven decision-making.
BENEFITS
Great medical benefit plan
Early access to earned wages
Participation in robust statepension plan
Dental, vision, life insurance,disability and more!
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Worksite address
new iberia, LA, 70563, US
Who can apply
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