Quality Improvement Advisor
On-siteMissouri, United States or Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with nursing homes to identify needs and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes by analyzing regional, state, and provider-level quality data. Partner with local, state, and national organizations to connect providers and patients to relevant initiatives and learning opportunities. Facilitate learning collaboratives and provide technical assistance to nursing homes as they implement evidence-based practices while ensuring alignment with state and federal healthcare quality objectives. Coach and facilitate improvement activities with providers and partners, translating complex data into actionable insights for multidisciplinary teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in public administration, public health, or a related field, along with healthcare quality improvement experience and familiarity with CMS regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, public health, or a related field, required or equivalent experience (i.e. 10 years healthcare experience, associate's degree with 5+ years' experience, etc.)
- Healthcare quality improvement experience required
- In-depth knowledge of the principles of quality improvement practices and methodologies used in nursing home settings
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with C-suite leaders, clinicians, administrators, and other health professionals
- Familiarity with state and federal regulations impacting nursing homes, including CMS quality measures, value-based payment models, and accreditation standards
- Ability to coach and facilitate improvement activities with providers and partners, providing technical assistance in designated subject matter expertise or setting-specific areas
- Active Enterprise User Administration (EUA) ID: As a CMS Contractor employee requiring routine access to a CMS federally controlled information system, this position requires establishing an Identity and Credentialing Tool (ICT) account and obtaining a EUA ID. If you do not currently hold an active EUA ID, you must complete the required training and obtain the EUA ID within 60 days of your start date. Failure to obtain the EUA ID within this timeframe may result in the termination of employment.
Desired Qualifications
- Nursing home / long term care setting experience
- Master's degree in public health, quality improvement science, health informatics, or related field
- Licensed RN, LPN, MSW, or CPHQ
- Proven experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and nurses, pharmacists, and administrators
- Proven ability to manage project timelines, meet deadlines, and produce detailed written reports
- Experience in translating complex data into actionable insights and meaningful narratives for multidisciplinary teams, including clinical and non-clinical audiences
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