Quality Improvement Advisor - Missouri at Telligen

Essential Functions

• You will collaborate with health care providers (nursing homes, hospitals, and/or outpatient clinical practices) to identify the need for and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes.  
• You will partner with local, state, and national organizations to connect providers and patients to relevant initiatives and learning opportunities
• You will analyze state- and provider-level quality data, facilitate learning collaboratives, and provide technical assistance to facilities as they implement evidence-based practices.
• You will bring deep knowledge of state-specific healthcare systems, experience in quality improvement methodologies, and strong relationship-building skills to effectively engage with partners and providers across the healthcare continuum while ensuring alignment with both state and federal healthcare quality objectives.

Requirements

• 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, primary care, and/or hospital 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, hospitals, and/or physician practices, 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.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Nursing home 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.