CLINICAL PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT ANALYST - QUALITY ASSURANCE - CERMAK

Job Summary

The Clinical Performance Improvement Analyst is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the department’s performance improvement program for all patient care services offered to the detainee population at Cermak/Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC). The Clinical Performance Analyst will make recommendations for implementing improvement procedures and protocols necessary to be in compliance with the Department of Justices and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care guidelines.

Typical Duties

• Develops the indicators of performance and conduct audits reporting results to the Director of Quality Improvement and Cermak management
• Serves as a liaison for the Department of Corrections (DOC) on patient grievance process
• Conducts audits by visual inspection and by collection and analysis of data to determine compliance with regulatory, accrediting and clinical practice standards and reports on trends indicative of the quality of services rendered
• Recommends methodologies, actions, and/or modifications to provide structural clinical and system processes for improvement
• Develops audit tools and establishes measures of performance
• Responsible for the review and development of recurring reports and practices to promote continuous quality improvement
• Develops methods and tools to be utilized by staff for monitoring quality and appropriateness of patient care on an ongoing basis
• Assists with developing plans, presentations and/or participates in educational programs
• Integrate audit findings into training necessary to overcome performance deficiencies
• Works with Information Technology Department to develop a process the enables the creation of reports from the current electronic medical record systems
• Maintains the Cook County Health (CCH) STAR report and submits quarterly to CCH Quality
• Adheres to CCH attendance policy
• Travel between facilities/divisions
• Works closely with Nurse Coordinators to develop tools that may offer additional educational support to staff
• Attends ongoing meetings and trainings at various locations and brings the information back to share and/or implement in quality and access to care for the detainees
• Performs other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

• Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER