Job Description

Job Summary

The Heart and Vascular Center CQI Nurse Analyst position combines knowledge of diagnostic, interventional, and surgical cardiovascular procedures and experience within the operations settings of this environment to design, maintain and enhance the functions of clinical data collection, reporting, structures, and systems management. The CQI Nurse Analyst will assist in compiling and analyzing data to assist the learning needs of staff specific to quality and safety initiatives. The position will report to the Heart and Vascular Center, Clinical Quality Data and Outcomes Manager and will work in close collaboration with the department's CQI nurses and data analyst to create custom reports as needed to identify CQI projects and ad hoc reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid California RN license without restrictions.
• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing degree (BSN).
• Multiple years of recent experience in acute care and/or ICU/inpatient medical-surgical nursing.
• Clinical chart review and abstraction experience.
• Demonstrated skill to work collaboratively with physicians and clinical department chairs.
• Advanced level of understanding of clinical assessment, planning, and evaluation skills demonstrating a broad base of clinical knowledge and patient care skills.
• Advanced skill to abstract cases, maintain abstraction schedule, and perform data analysis of outcomes to identify trends and/or opportunities for improvement.
• Advanced skill to use performance improvement methods for retrospective and concurrent reviews as demonstrated in past performance.
• Demonstrated ability to present recommendations.
• Advanced skill to speak publicly in front of physicians, department chairs, physician champions, and hospital leadership regarding quality-related data.
• Computer and Internet skills and experience required – intermediate to advanced level of experience with MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) as is familiarity with electronic health record systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical Nurse Specialist/Informatics Certification
• Successful completion of a master’s degree in nursing.
• Advanced skill to perform statistical analyses and present data and information in clear and concise report formats.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organization standards, California Administrative Code Title 22 Regulations, Hospital Quality Alliance Measures, Pay for Performance, and other regulatory agency criteria for performance improvement and clinical resource analysis.
• Knowledge of medical-surgical and nursing treatment plans and skill in assessing necessity and appropriateness of care.
• Advanced understanding of hospital and outpatient clinic operations and familiarity with internal and external sources of demographic, financial, and utilization data for the hospital and clinics.
• Knowledge of basic methods and techniques associated with clinical program planning, development, and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• 10% - Database Maintenance/Development
• 30% - Data Analysis and CQI coordination
• 35% - Registry Submissions
• 10% - Clinical practice
• 10% - Education
• 5% - Professional Development

Department Overview

Registered Nurses in the Heart Center department at UC Davis Medical Center provide care to adult patients with a variety of medical (medical surgical, critical care, emergent, perioperative) needs. This position reports to the Director of the Heart & Vascular Center and is responsible for coordination of clinical research trials in one or more of a variety of inpatient and/or outpatient settings. This position will coordinate the provision of nursing services in support of medical research of cardiovascular diseases in the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine. Coordinate the recruitment, enrollment, treatment, and retention of research subjects in accordance with study protocols. Maintain data collection system and procedures, monitor patient response to treatment, administer study medications, perform phlebotomy, monitor vital signs and perform other specialized nursing procedures appropriate to specific needs of various research studies. Participates in the planning, development, and regulatory process of clinical protocols. Applies experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, sets priorities, and uses abstract thought to evaluate clinical protocols and situations. Participates in staff education or population-focused training. Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to problem solve on a broad level. Participates in the development and review of standard operational procedures applicable to the Cardiovascular Research Unit.

Department Specific Job Scope

Ability to abstract cases, maintain abstraction schedule, and perform data analysis of outcomes to identify trends and/or opportunities for improvement. Demonstrated ability to present recommendations. Advanced ability to perform statistical analyses and present data and information in clear and concise report formats. Ability to speak publicly in front of physicians, department chairs, physician champions, and hospital leadership regarding quality-related data.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $107,100.00 - $224,100.00 (annual)
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 26
• UC Job Title: QLTY IMPV HC SPEC 4
• UC Job Code: 006525
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: 0800-1630
• Location: North Addition Office Building (HSP002) – Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is Hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: The final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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