DOC Northern Regional Clinical Quality Specialist

DOC Northern Regional Clinical Quality Specialist We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. Bilingual skills welcome. Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please provide a certification of disability from an approved source and upload it under My Documents → Additional Documents . Disclosure of Salary Information Employment decisions are not based on wage or salary history. Do not include wage or salary information in your resume or application materials. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a DOC Northern Regional Clinical Quality Specialist to provide consultation, data management, and quality advisory functions. The role includes observing correctional healthcare clinical and workflow practices, identifying performance gaps, and driving continuous process improvement. Essential Functions Act as the Northern Regional Clinical Quality Specialist. Review, evaluate, develop, and interpret IDOC, partner, and stakeholder policies and operational procedures, communicating updates to the Agency Quality Improvement Coordinator. Serve as a liaison for IDOC health care administration, staff, and physicians on regulatory, process improvement, performance monitoring, and statistical analysis matters. Participate in audit method design and instrument creation, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop action plans with the Agency Quality Improvement Coordinator and System Leadership Quality Council. Produce documents—proprietary or highly sensitive—from written copy, data analytics, or Facility Quality Council minutes. Stay current on industry standards, specifications, and regulations and incorporate them into quality processes. Perform other duties as reasonably necessary. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or a related field. Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in quality improvement within a clinical or healthcare setting. Preferred Qualifications Registered Nurse licensure. Five (5) years of experience developing and implementing quality control procedures and processes. Certification in quality or project management (e.g., CDN, CNN, OASIS, CP, CLIA, AHIMA, GCP, CPHQ, ACRP, IHI). Conditions of Employment Requires travel and overnight stays as needed. Must pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check. Must pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited. Required to utilize digital technology, tools, and platforms for digital enhancement projects. Work Hours See below for details. About the Agency The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement. Benefits Health, life, vision, and dental insurance. 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave. Pension plan with ten‑year vesting for Tier II. Full 20‑year retirement awards and free health insurance during retirement. Deferred compensation and pre‑tax benefit programs. Paid state holidays (13‑14 days annually). Three paid personal business days annually. Twelve paid sick days annually. 10‑25 days of paid vacation annually (10 days in first year). Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources. For more information about our benefits, please refer to the State Employee Benefits portal. Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Illinois