Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. May include variable shifts, weekends, holiday and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs and clinical competency. The Quality Data Analyst facilitates quality assessment and improvement activities for the medical staff and health system quality initiatives. The Data Analyst performs an assessment of data based on established criteria and participates at the organizational level in quality improvement initiatives. The Data Analyst reviews the electronic medical record, or reports generated from it, and uses critical thinking skills to collect information related to established specifications. The Data Analyst also helps in analyzing opportunities for electronic data capture and reporting. Must be able to understand workflow and clinical documentation in relation to data collected. The data analyst is a system advocate who deals with confidential information, coordinates data collection efforts and utilizes multiple databases to make needed information available to internal and external customers. May need to work overtime and/or flexible hours including weekends. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews established criteria for data abstraction and understands how individual data elements relate to measures and outcomes
• Identifies patients for inclusion in appropriate measures
• Utilizes a variety of software applications for data collection and analysis
• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into software
• Demonstrates reliability of data definitions and participates in data validation and inter-rater reliability testing
• Understands workflow and clinical documentation in relation to data collected
• Works with multiple departments to identify opportunities for improvement

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program. If hired prior to 1-1-17 in Winnebago county and 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry County an ADN is required. May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines) Five years of progressive experience in an acute care setting required. Experience with Epic electronic medical record and documentation workflow preferred. Basic computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word preferred.

Certification and Licensure

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state of practice required.

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred.

Skills and Abilities
May include color blind test (per department guidelines)
Computer skills: Experience using the electronic medical record, internet and spreadsheet software is required.
Reasoning ability: Ability to reason and deal with a variety of abstraction and concrete variables. This includes the ability to complete basic mathematical equations to calculate percentages and rates.
Communication: Ability to read, analyze and interpret guidelines and effectively present information and respond to questions from multiple customers
Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Level of Supervision

N/A

Supervises

N/A