Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Health System PO Box 6002 Grand Forks, ND 58201 

Summary:

The Quality Improvement Coordinator is responsible for supporting quality assessment and improvement programs. This position plans and recommends ways to meet internal and external agency requirements by preparing reports and providing methods of tracking issues, actions, and follow-up. The Quality Improvement Coordinator acts as a resource regarding quality improvement activities to provide quality initiative education throughout the organization. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects and analyzes data related to quality indicators, patient care monitors, and patient related Best Practice guidelines. Identifies, researches, educates, and communicates trends/patterns, and patient care variances to appropriate disciplines.
• Performs data abstraction and reporting for mandated quality initiative registries.
• Acts as a liaison/resource in planning, implementation, integration, evaluation and reporting of quality improvement initiatives.
• Utilizes current systems and data sources for data extraction, validation of data integrity, and all data requirements to facilitate identified outcomes and organizational reports.
• Collaborates with individuals and medical staff to assist in the development and/or implementation of quality improvement activities to improve data collection, outcomes, and compliance.
• Collaborates with other Altru Departments and Epic Report writers in validating data integrity.
• Completes collection of cases for peer review including procedural case, drug usage, and blood utilization to assist in coordinating Physician Peer Review Processes. Identifies and reports concurrent case reviews as indicated.
• Provides facilitation of new measure initiation, education, and delegation of quality related responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Notes

• Need to be licensed in primary state location prior to start.

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)

• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)

• Crawl: Not Applicable

• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)

• See: Continuously (67-100%)

• Hear: Continuously (67-100%) 

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

• Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (<10 pounds) 

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

• Outdoor: Not Applicable

• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable 

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver 

Reference ID: R7465 

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)