Quality Specialist IIThe Quality Specialist II will support ongoing clinical excellence within the organization by serving as an advisor to the medical staff, administration, service lines, support divisions and departments regarding the specialty practice area of quality improvement. The QS II practice is consistently focused toward achieving quality, cost-effective, patient focused outcomes across three spheres of influence: Patient/Client, Organizational/System, and State/Regulatory. The QS II will provide leadership in the development of evidence-based policies, procedures and protocols, and best practice models for patient care within quality specialty area. This position will collect and analyze data to monitor and document outcomes and cost effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives. The QS II will also lead multidisciplinary teams to implement innovative performance improvement programs with a focus on meeting the needs of the patient across the full continuum of care.With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.What You Can Expect:Conduct clinical inquiries to improve patient care.Lead and participate in performance initiatives to enable clinical practice reform.Participate in the development and implementation of evidence-based standards of care.Abstract, record, and submit data from the medical record for CMs Quality Initiative Programs.Utilize appropriate resources to assure on-time submission of data to CMS or other agencies.Performance, review and analysis of electronic clinical quality measures.Provide education, and report to providers, frontline staff and other personnel, as appropriate for continuous quality improvement.Collaborate with other system facilities and departments regarding quality reporting and analysis.Participate in peer review activities which may include medical record review, committee support, and correspondence.Maintain records of work product as required.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree Nursing - RequiredMaster's Degree Nursing, Science or Healthcare Administration - PreferredCertificate Quality - CPHQ, ABQAURP, or other certifying agency - Preferred7 years Clinical Experience - Required3 years Quality Experience - RequiredRegistered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board - RequiredBasic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - PreferredTravel is required: Never or RarelyEqual Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings.