In the 2009 U.S. News & World Report rankings of America’s Best Hospitals, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ranked among the top 50 hospitals in America in 11 specialty areas.
Job Category: NursingJob Specialty: ManagementPosition Type: Regular-F/TShift Length: 8hrHours: 8am - 5pm Days: Monday - FridayShift Type: DayWeekends: None Job Description: Under the direction of the Medical Director of Resource & Outcomes Management and in coordination with the Director of Resource and Outcomes Management, the RN, Senior Clinical Measurement Analyst uses projects management and data analytic skills to meet internal and external requirements for internal and public reporting of hospital quality data on process and outcomes measures. Provides analysis and reporting of hospital data in accordance with requirements of regulatory, governmental, voluntary agencies (e.g. Hospital Quality Alliance, California Hospital Assessment & Reporting Taskforce, Leapfrog Group, etc.) and internal bodies. Maintains knowledge base of measurement definitions and guidelines. Assures data integrity. Adheres to reporting timelines. Provides analytic support to quality improvement teams, hospital operations, and other Departments. Monitors and facilitates communication between CSMC and vendors and external agencies/organizations involved in public reporting of hospital quality data.Educational Requirements:Requires a Master´s degree in a related field, with strong preference in health care oriented degree including quantitative focus (such as Public Health or Health Administration). Experience with Core Measures or hospital quality reporting preferred.License/Certification/Registration Requirements:California Registered Nurse (RN)Experience:• Clinical experience in nursing with advanced clinical nursing skills and theoretical knowledge; medical/surgical hospital nursing experience preferred.• Minimum of four years experience with proven analytical, statistical/methodological expertise utilizing health care data, organizing and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative clinical and administrative studies or reports.• Strong computer/analytical skills; intermediate-level skills in Excel and Word, required; advanced skills preferred. Able to work with databases and write reports. Analyses include data stratification of compliance with clinical measures for specific patient populations (e.g., direct vs. emergency admissions of pneumonia patients, general surgery vs. gynecologic surgery, etc.); development of graphical presentations of performance improvement data over time.• Strong project management skills. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Duties involve a variety of complex projects and assignments that are handled simultaneously. Each one has its own schedules, demands, and deadlines and involves intense interaction and teamwork with a variety of people of various skills and knowledge level.• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in collaboratively working with teams and individuals.