Clinical Specialist II, Arnold Palmer Hospital Trauma Administration

Position Summary:

Join Our Team at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital

The Clinical Quality Specialist II serves as a member of the quality team coordinating and support quality activities and projects

Job Title: Clinical Quality Specialist II

Dept: APH Trauma Administration

Status: Full Time

Shift: First Shift

Seeking for someone with either a nursing or social work background to assist in injury prevention and help run our trauma survivor network, looking for someone with community work experience

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match. Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.
• Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.

ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned Best Children's Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years with national rankings in four specialties and Top Children's Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013, and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children's Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons.

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin our benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions
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Reviews, abstracts and analyzes clinical data for various information systems as assigned.
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Maintains current edition of guidelines for relevant data collection systems
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Utilizes critical thinking, problem-solving and process improvement concepts to create an efficient work environment.
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Analyzes clinical data for opportunity identification and communication of those concerns to the respective source for process

improvement, to facilitate the decision making process, and for the reporting of outcomes.
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Ability to use statistical techniques for data analysis.
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Collection of concurrent and accurate data in accordance with the Clinical Practice Improvement department guidelines.
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Analyzes complex reports for regulatory agencies and internal purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
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Maintains an intermediate level of knowledge regarding anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
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Demonstrates responsibility for effective time management in order to achieve goals.
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Demonstrates ability to reprioritize in order to complete assignments as directed with ability to work independently under general

supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
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Cross trained to assist with various systems as necessary.
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Trains new team members on a variety of systems to ensure compliance, data integrity, and prevent breaches of protected health

information (PHI).
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Functions as a resource to Orlando Health in the area of healthcare regulations, standards of care, and clinical performance

improvement.
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Works collaboratively with Clinical Practice Improvement personnel, HIM, various Clinical Nurse Specialists, Unit Based Educators,

and Information Systems staff as appropriate.
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Maintains comprehensive knowledge of quality improvement philosophy, methodologies, and applications as appropriate.
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Thorough understanding of The Joint Commission standards related to Quality Improvement
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Assist in documentation for The Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory bodies as assigned.
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Maintains clinical information accuracy rate in accordance with the published standards including quarterly testing for data

integrity (must maintain accuracy of 95% or greater).
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Informs direct report of quality issues/concerns.
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Demonstrates excellent communication skills with all team members
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Provides feedback to direct report regarding accuracy and usefulness of data collection systems as requested.
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Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

and local standards.
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Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

Associate's degree in Nursing or other Health Care degree or 8 years of Healthcare experience in lieu of degree.

Licensure/Certification

Maintain current Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida or maintain other Health Care license and/or certification and/or degree.

Experience
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Two (2) years clinical experience.
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Intermediate computer skills required with additional knowledge of MS Word and Excel.