About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women's and children's services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children's Hospital, Women's Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer, promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression, genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Information:
The Quality Improvement Specialist provides quality improvement consulting services for regional physicians and practices. Works with healthcare practices throughout the region to promote evidence-based care practices and meet contract and program objectives. Through educating and consulting with physicians and other patient care providers, the Quality Improvement Specialist supports quality initiatives and the achievement of objectives by education, data collection, data analysis, facilitation of efforts, evaluation of outcomes and other improvement methods. Interacts with a diverse group of individuals and agencies to assure that improvement efforts and results are communicated to satisfy program and contract obligations.

Experience Requirements:
4 Years Related Position Experience With 2 Years Quality Improvement In Healthcare Required - And Healthcare - Ambulatory Care Preferred

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Or Healthcare Or Related Field Required - And Master's Degree Nursing Or Healthcare Preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Maintain Vehicle Operator Insurability Required - And Licensed Clinician Preferred

Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Call Requirements:
None