Quality Nurse Specialist, Outcomes Specialist

Job Summary: The Quality Nurse Specialist is a Registered Nurse responsible for system wide improvement initiatives within the hospital to promote effective and timely performance. Supports medical staff, nursing staff and leadership by identifying opportunities to improve clinical care for identified clinical patient populations. Applies scientific improvement methods to achieve successful outcomes. Identifies outcome variances and facilitates implementation of evidence-based practice into clinical work flows. Collaborates with information system analysts to ensure work flows meet regulatory requirements. Expertly manages complex data collection, analyses and submission requirements. Supports and promotes the culture of patient safety and performance excellence at CarolinaEast.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• RN with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or RN with a relevant Master’s Degree. 
• CPHQ preferred. 
• Minimum of five years’ acute care nursing experience. 
• Experience in performance improvement concepts and tools as well as in data analysis and statistical process control. 
• Expert ability to use electronic health record (EHR) and operate personal computers with proficiency using Microsoft Office Tools as well as other computerized information systems. 
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.