"Quality Integrator (RN) - Region 5 (4973)"

Under general direction, the Quality Specialist (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 correctional facilities within certain regions in 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 before June 30th, 2025.

• 25% of time: 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.
• 20% of time: Applies extensive knowledge of clinic operations and clinical experience to accurately assess infection prevention/control and specimen collection and nursing/healthcare service delivery processes. Participates as a consultant in the implantation of chart review tools, standards of care, outcome measures, etc.
• 15% of time: Works with OCM headquarters to communicate directly to partner facilities the results of leadership and QMOE surveillance/audits/reviews, including but not limited to, mortality and morbidity review outcomes; standards, performance and accountability reviews. Develops, recommends and/or implements performance improvement in clinical practice and infection control initiatives as necessary.
• 15% of time: Provides clinical expertise and participates in the design of audit methods and instruments to measure performance and service delivery, identification of opportunities for improvement, development of action plans, site visits, reviews and audits.
• 15% of time: Reviews, evaluates, develops, and interprets OCM, partner and stakeholder policies and operational procedures and communicates updates to OCM headquarters. With input from OCM leadership staff, answers complex nursing inquiries and resolves problems that require the interpretation, explanation, and justification of quality management and programmatic policies and procedures.
• 5% of time: Serves as a coordinator, facilitator or liaison to partner facilities, committees, teams and outside organizations as assigned. Provides authoritative information, assistance, and advice to departments, various constituencies, stakeholders, etc. Participates on various committees and/or attending professional conferences.
• 5% of time: Maintains an overall awareness of organizational activities of import or impact to the designated member(s) of the unit staff and the unit; develops and trains OCM staff and partners on ethical, compassionate and none non-judgmental aspects and techniques needed in the performance of services.
• 5% of time: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree of science in nursing (BSN). 2. One (1) year (12 months) of Quality Improvement work experience in a clinical or healthcare related field. 3. Registered Nurse with demonstrated clinical experience. All candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree to meet the Minimum Acceptable Qualifications. Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine: SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.