Acts as a

　　quality consultant and subject matter expert. Responsible for uncovering

　　opportunities for improvement through data collection/analysis and observation

　　of processes of care. Accountable for data pertaining to assigned clinical

　　outcomes. Assists with, and coordinates, ongoing data management and monitoring

　　of clinical performance and compliance with standards/guidelines of healthcare

　　regulatory and reimbursement agencies. Responsible for managing, summarizing

　　and analyzing data, creating customized reports, and providing level of support

　　needed by internal customers.

　　Essential Functionsand Responsibilities:

　　Assists in the development of goals and objectives,policies, procedures and protocols as they relate to the performanceimprovement.

　　Abstracts, compiles, analyzes, and evaluates data toidentify patterns or trends, using statistical processes and controls andvarious databases or software programs.

　　Supports in resolving identified concerns or trendsthrough facilitation, coordination, education, monitoring and evaluation.

　　Serves as facilitator/ team/member leader for assignedquality improvement teams and or committees.

　　Creates and prepares reports using statistics andgraphics which detail quality, appropriateness and consistency with bestpractices.

　　Communicates performance improvement activities toexecutive leaders through presentations or reports.

　　Researches literature or external benchmarks/data and surveyslike hospitals in support of performance improvement.

　　Oversees development, and or design, and or maintenanceof databases.

　　Educates medical and hospital staff regardingperformance improvement methodology, tools and measurement.

　　Ensuresthat the use and retention of data meets established peer review andconfidentiality policies.

　　Maintainsprofessional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewin professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating inprofessional societies.

　　Performsother related duties as required and directed.

　　Required

　　Associate’s degree Nursing degree from an accredited educationalinstitution

　　State of Michigan licensure as aRegistered Nurse

　　Three years of recent clinical or healthcare experience

　　Preferred:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

　　Quality improvement/performance improvement experience

　　Certified Professional inHealthcare Quality (CPHQ)

　　Equal Opportunity Employer ofMinorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

　　NicotineTesting -

　　To

　　provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors,

　　as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and

　　will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is

　　positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may

　　re-apply for employment after six months.