Quality Integrator (RN) (4973) - Region 5

Under general direction, the Quality Specialist (RN) (Quality Integrator RN) manages, performs and coordinates highly specialized and essential quality management integration activities for the Office of Correctional Medicine's Expansion & Project Management Section within assigned facilities in accordance with policies and standards of performance. This position requires travel to, including but not limited to, correctional facilities within certain and specified regions within the State of Illinois.

Region 5 includes the following counties: Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Union, White, Williamson

Sign-On Bonus: Now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 1-year employment commitment for candidates identified for hire.

Duties

1. Provides professional nursing research, consultation and quality management advisory input to OCM partner facilities by assisting the creation, review, implementation and training of clinical policies, procedures and educational materials for correctional health services. Works as part of a multi- and inter-disciplinary team to solve quality management challenges and recommend action plans for improvement.

2. Applies extensive knowledge of clinic operations and clinical experience to accurately assess infection prevention/control and specimen collection and nursing/healthcare service delivery processes.

3. Works with OCM headquarters to communicate directly to partner facilities the results of leadership and QMOE surveillance/audits/reviews.

4. Provides clinical expertise and participates in the design of audit methods and instruments to measure performance and service delivery.

5. Reviews, evaluates, develops, and interprets OCM, partner and stakeholder policies and operational procedures.

6. Serves as a coordinator, facilitator or liaison to partner facilities, committees, teams and outside organizations as assigned.

7. Maintains an overall awareness of organizational activities of import or impact to the designated member(s) of the unit staff and the unit.

8. Performs other related duties as assigned.