Careers in Quality

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support MemorialCare Medical Centers’ strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The RN, Clin Quality Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting quality and patient safety initiatives at the bedside to ensure positive patient outcomes and organizational performance. This is accomplished by developing, implementing, and monitoring sustainable processes for compliance utilizing data, positive communication, efficient organizational skills, and innovative collaboration patterns.  This position performs data collection/ entry and analysis within prescribed timelines for a wide range of quality initiatives and projects. Implements and coordinates activities for regulatory requirements/accreditation standards, risk reduction, service enhancement, performance improvement initiatives, and best practices strategies. Acts as liaison between departments and physicians for performance improvement activities.\

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs data abstraction and conducts data analysis of Cardiac Data to improve processes.
2. Acts as liaison for performance improvement for Cardiac Programs.
3. Maintains accreditation/regulatory standards and survey readiness.
4. Supports a culture of patient safety to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes.
5. Other duties as assigned.