Clinical Quality Specialist

Location: Lee Health -2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Department: Accreditation and Quality Assurance

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.27 - $40.86 / hour

This is a Hybrid position, three days in office and two days remote. Candidates with nursing experience in stroke is preferred.

Summary

The Clinical Quality Specialist, Stroke Program, is responsible for promoting and supporting compliance with system-wide and facility-specific stroke program requirements. This role conducts medical record reviews, abstracts and analyzes clinical data from designated sources, and enters data into approved databases to generate reports and actionable information used by Patient Care Services and organizational leaders to evaluate compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and clinical practice standards.

Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams, the Clinical Quality Specialist supports both facility and health system stroke quality initiatives and serves as a catalyst for continuous quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include stroke data abstraction and submission, focused chart reviews to identify performance improvement opportunities, audits of nursing practice standards, and other quality and accreditation priorities as assigned by department leadership.

This position serves as a subject matter expert in stroke certification and quality improvement standards, including the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines program and requirements for Primary Stroke Centers (PSC) and Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSC). The Clinical Quality Specialist provides guidance, education, and consultation to support ongoing compliance and excellence in stroke care delivery.

Requirements

Education :

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years Clinical Nursing experience required, with a focus on the care and management of Stroke patients.

License:

Florida Registered Nurse License Required.

Certification:

Healthcare Quality Certification preferred. Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) preferred.

Other:

Knowledge of clinical documentation systems and quality chart auditing processes preferred. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong analytical, grammar, mathematical, and spelling abilities. Maintains a high level of attention to detail and organizational effectiveness. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, manage multiple priorities effectively, and adapt to changing demands. Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule as required to support organizational needs.

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