Job Location : Buffalo,NY, USA
HOURLY RANGE:$59.18 - $73.28 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves analyzing clinical data, developing methods for improving population health, and providing data-driven recommendations to physicians and administrators at Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC).The incumbent is a leader strategizing and providing specialized expertise in clinical informatics and population health responsible for providing data-based and clinically focused recommendations and methods to appropriate personnel to improve overall patient group health statuses.Work is performed under the general supervision of the Vice President of System & Population Health.Supervision is exercised over nursing, technical, paraprofessional and clerical staff.Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Participates in intra- and inter-disciplinary health care teams to assess, analyze, identify priorities, evaluate and create care plans for patients, families and other caregivers involved in highly complex situations; Develops and evaluates innovative approaches and programs for complex practice issues within population health; Collects and analyzes data regarding patient care outcomes; evaluates the effectiveness of care provided, makes recommendations to change standards of care or best practices; Assists with collaboration between interdisciplinary teams to gather and analyze clinical data related to patient admissions, discharges, and readmissions; Utilizes electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other data sources to extract relevant information and identify patterns related to social determinants of health; Coordinates efforts to identify high-risk patients and develop targeted interventions to help patients understand their own healthcare needs and challenges to prevent readmissions; Develops insights and formulates suggestions leveraging clinical knowledge to enhance quality improvement efforts and implement effective methods aimed at enhancing the health outcomes of targeted populations (e.g., individuals with hypertension, diabetes); Assists department administration and clinical staff in developing and evaluating population health patient initiative programs to enhance patient participation and eliminate gaps in care coordination system wide; Develops data structures within electronic medical record systems to identify comprehensive data sources and enhance reporting capabilities; Leads development of workflows within electronic medical record systems to equip care providers with structured guidelines for evaluating patient health and addressing intricate, chronic health issues within specific population subsets; Organizes and trains staff regarding electronic medical records systems updates and associated protocols for evaluating and recording patient health information; Creates and executes policies and protocols concerning electronic data initiatives for population health management. Provides guidance and assistance to multidisciplinary teams engaged in population health initiatives, cultivating teamwork and ensuring accountability; Collaborates with executive leadership, clinical teams, and community partners to drive innovation and continuous improvement in population health management; Assists with devising and overseeing digital health strategies, including the use of population health management tools; Participates on committees relating to delivery of care, policy and procedure development, research, education and professional development. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology associated with population health; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices associated with professional nursing; thorough knowledge of specific health populations and related diseases; thorough knowledge of the electronic medical records systems utilized at ECMCC; ability to analyze data and classify patient health status; ability to develop and communicate clinical recommendations for improving health care provided to specific health populations; ability to design data structures within an electronic medical record system; ability to develop protocols for questioning patients and identifying their symptoms and health status; ability to train staff on proper utilization of electronic medical records systems and related protocols; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Master's Degree* in Nursing and three (3) years of professional nursing experience in a Population Health, Patient Advocacy, Health Equity or Care Navigation setting. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; and Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment. NOTE*: Your degree must have awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the Untied States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at must pay the required evaluation fee. NOTE 2: Population Health is defined, for qualifying purposes, as an approach to health that aims to improve the health outcomes of a group of individuals, often within a specific geographic area, by addressing a broad range of factors that influence health.These factors can include medical care, public health interventions, genetics, individual behavior, social and environmental factors, and economic policies. Examples include vaccination/immunization programs, health education campaigns, mental health and substance use initiatives, maternal and child health initiatives, classroom oral health education, disease screening and management including but not limited to breast cancer, asthma, arthritis, cholesterol, etc. NOTE 3: Patient Advocacy is defined, for qualifying purposes, as acting as a liaison between the patient, the administration, physicians and staff. Examples include Patient Advocates, Care Managers, Bilingual Patient Advocate, Private Patient Advocate, Ombudsmen.Patient Advocates are similar to Case Managers but are more medically based. NOTE 4: Health Equity is defined, for qualifying purposes, as a fair and just opportunity to attain their optimal health regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, preferred language, etc. Examples include Public Health Educator, Health Equity Specialist/Coordinator, Public Health Data Analyst, Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Manager. NOTE 5: Care Navigation is defined, for qualifying purposes, as helping patients access high-value specialty care in their communities, ensuring individuals and their families never have to navigate their healthcare needs alone OR Acting on behalf of the patient where appropriate and possible and, by providing information and support, facilitating patients own choices with regard to personal care, promoting independence and self-care as appropriate. Examples include Cancer Care Navigators, Chronic Care Navigators, Geriatric Care Managers, Pediatric Care Coordinators, In-Person Assisters with defined roles under the ACA (their roles might overlap, Care Navigators are not Patient Advocates). NOTE 6: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.