Quality Specialist - Cardiology

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: M-F 8-5

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:


Promotes performance improvement/quality improvement (PI/QI) theory, effectively utilizes proven performance improvement methodologies, and coordinates departmental and interdepartmental performance improvement activities throughout the MetroHealth System. Participates in maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies' standards. Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer service program.

Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in nursing or in a related health care field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below. Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice in the State of Ohio A minimum of three years clinical experience or experience in a health care environment Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to think abstractly and to embrace change Preferred: Previous Performance Improvement/Quality Improvement experience Quantitative (statistical) skills, including intermediate computer skills, especially experience with Microsoft Excel Physical Demands: May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating. May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to read job related documents. Ability to use computer.