SIU Medicine
Civil Service Title:
Quality Specialist RN Under general direction, the Quality Specialist (RN) (Quality Integrator RN) manages, performs and coordinates highly specialized and essential quality management integration activities for the Office of Correctional Medicine's Expansion & Project Management Section within assigned facilities in accordance with policies and standards of performance. This position requires travel to, including but not limited to, correctional facilities within certain and specified regions within the State of Illinois. Region 1 includes the following counties: Bureau, Carroll, Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jo Daviess, Knox, Lee, Marshall, McDonough, Mercer, Ogle, Peoria, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Stephenson, Tazwell, Warren, Whiteside, Winnebago, Woodford. Sign-On Bonus:
$5,000 with a one year employment commitment. Examples of Duties
Provides professional nursing research, consultation and quality management advisory input to OCM partner facilities by assisting the creation, review, implementation and training of clinical policies, procedures and educational materials for correctional health services. Applies extensive knowledge of clinic operations and clinical experience to accurately assess infection prevention/control and specimen collection and nursing/healthcare service delivery processes. Works with OCM headquarters to communicate directly to partner facilities the results of leadership and QMOE surveillance/audits/reviews, including but not limited to, mortality and morbidity review outcomes; standards, performance and accountability reviews. Provides clinical expertise and participates in the design of audit methods and instruments to measure performance and service delivery, identification of opportunities for improvement, development of action plans for resolution of issues identified by partner facility leadership and/or OCM headquarters. Reviews, evaluates, develops, and interprets OCM, partner and stakeholder policies and operational procedures and communicates updates to OCM headquarters. Serves as a coordinator, facilitator or liaison to partner facilities, committees, teams and outside organizations as assigned. Maintains an overall awareness of organizational activities of import or impact to the designated member(s) of the unit staff and the unit; develops and trains OCM staff and partners on ethical, compassionate and non-judgmental aspects and techniques needed in the performance of services. Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications
Bachelor's degree of science in nursing (BSN) One (1) year (12 months) of Quality Improvement work experience in a clinical or healthcare related field Registered Nurse with demonstrated clinical experience Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
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Quality Specialist RN Under general direction, the Quality Specialist (RN) (Quality Integrator RN) manages, performs and coordinates highly specialized and essential quality management integration activities for the Office of Correctional Medicine's Expansion & Project Management Section within assigned facilities in accordance with policies and standards of performance. This position requires travel to, including but not limited to, correctional facilities within certain and specified regions within the State of Illinois. Region 1 includes the following counties: Bureau, Carroll, Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jo Daviess, Knox, Lee, Marshall, McDonough, Mercer, Ogle, Peoria, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Stephenson, Tazwell, Warren, Whiteside, Winnebago, Woodford. Sign-On Bonus:
$5,000 with a one year employment commitment. Examples of Duties
Provides professional nursing research, consultation and quality management advisory input to OCM partner facilities by assisting the creation, review, implementation and training of clinical policies, procedures and educational materials for correctional health services. Applies extensive knowledge of clinic operations and clinical experience to accurately assess infection prevention/control and specimen collection and nursing/healthcare service delivery processes. Works with OCM headquarters to communicate directly to partner facilities the results of leadership and QMOE surveillance/audits/reviews, including but not limited to, mortality and morbidity review outcomes; standards, performance and accountability reviews. Provides clinical expertise and participates in the design of audit methods and instruments to measure performance and service delivery, identification of opportunities for improvement, development of action plans for resolution of issues identified by partner facility leadership and/or OCM headquarters. Reviews, evaluates, develops, and interprets OCM, partner and stakeholder policies and operational procedures and communicates updates to OCM headquarters. Serves as a coordinator, facilitator or liaison to partner facilities, committees, teams and outside organizations as assigned. Maintains an overall awareness of organizational activities of import or impact to the designated member(s) of the unit staff and the unit; develops and trains OCM staff and partners on ethical, compassionate and non-judgmental aspects and techniques needed in the performance of services. Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications
Bachelor's degree of science in nursing (BSN) One (1) year (12 months) of Quality Improvement work experience in a clinical or healthcare related field Registered Nurse with demonstrated clinical experience Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
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