Quality Management Nurse Consultant

CVS Health Quality Improvement SpecialistWe're building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.ScheduleWFH- Monday through Friday 8a-5p in time zone of residencePosition SummaryApplies specialized clinical and industry knowledge and performance improvement best practices to quality improvement efforts. Analyzes workflow and organizational performance to evaluate effectiveness of interventions and ensure continuous alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards. Supports and drives the implementation, measurement, and evaluation of POSC Council workplans. Supports POSC Council and executive sponsors to advance initiatives aimed to achieve HEDIS and CAHPS goals. Provides insights and recommendations to optimize healthcare practices and achieve highest standards of care and service delivery, in alignment with industry and accreditation best practices.Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities• Develops and implements quality improvement programs and initiatives to monitor and improve healthcare services and processes. Quantitatively and qualitatively analyzes organizational systems and performance in alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards.• Drives and implements evidence-based performance improvement interventions that address areas for improvement, reduce variations in care, and enhance clinical effectiveness. Establishes, tracks and monitors process and outcome measures. Prepares materials and organizational documents and effectiveness for POSC Forum, POSC Council and POSC workgroup discussions in alignment with relevant project plans.• Manages and coordinates specific workplans for assigned POSC workgroups. Facilitates relevant workgroups and committees as required to ensure stakeholder awareness and participation.• Contributes to enhancing healthcare services, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.• Contributes to the development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines that focus on system performance, network provider and community partner performance, and addressing barriers including health disparity and health related social needs, to improve clinical quality, promote best member and provider experience, and ensure patient safety.• Stays up to date on healthcare innovations, quality studies and evidence-based practices by participating in research efforts, contributing to scholarly publications, and/or facilitating research utilization to improve clinical care and outcomes.• Provides training and education to healthcare professionals, staff, and stakeholders on HEDIS and CAHPS related performance, workflow, and dependencies.• Collaborates with all POSC stakeholders and participants to ensure cross-functional collaboration, education and participation in establishing, measuring and evaluating best practice interventions aimed to achieve Quality performance goals.Required QualificationsEssential Qualifications and Functions: The minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) which are absolutely required to successfully perform5-7 years prior relevant work experience – in clinical, case management, administrative, quality / compliance or HEDIS performance-based roles• In depth knowledge of managed care quality, HEDIS and STARs measures, as well as initiatives aimed to drive performance• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and analytic skills• Working knowledge of quantitative / qualitative data analytics, and critical thinking skills.• Working knowledge of clinical and practice requirements essential to meet patient care needs.• Ability to deal tactfully with customers and community.• Ability to manage sensitive information ethically and responsibly.• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate option.• Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients.• Excellent communication/presentation and technical writing skills• Registered Nurse (RN) required. Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills• Adept at collaboration and teamwork• Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skillsPreferred Qualifications• Master's degree in healthcare related field• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.EducationBSN requiredMasters degree in relevant area preferredAnticipated Weekly Hours40Time TypeFull timePay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:$66,575.00 - $142,576.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full?time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well?being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process.