• Quality Monitoring Specialist

    UNC Health Care (Kinston, NC)


    Description

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    Summary:

    The Quality Monitoring Specialist plays a key role in supporting clinical excellence and patient safety by monitoring, assessing, and improving the quality of care and services provided across the hospital. This position is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to clinical performance, patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards. The specialist collaborates with medical staff, nursing, and administrative departments to identify areas for improvement, ensure adherence to established protocols, and support quality improvement initiatives. A strong understanding of healthcare standards, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex data are essential for success in this role.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Track and analyze hospital performance metrics, including patient safety indicators, clinical outcomes, and compliance with healthcare standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission).

    • Perform regular audits of clinical documentation, procedures, and patient records to ensure adherence to quality protocols and best practices.

    Other information:

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required, master’s degree in nursing preferred

    + Current NC nursing license.

    + Minimum of 5 years of clinical hospital experience

    + Demonstrated experience in analyzing patient care trends and providing data-driven care recommendations.

    Work Environment:

    May be required to work alternate schedule or additional hours to accommodate the needs of the department.

    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

     

    Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

     

    Organization Unit: Quality And Patient Safety

     

    Work Type: Per Diem

     

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

     

    Work Schedule: Day Job

     

    Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

     

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

     

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.