Quality Improvement Advisor - Kansas

As a Quality Improvement Advisor, you will serve as the primary liaison and coach for healthcare facilities within your state, focusing on implementing strategic priorities and healthcare goals.
You must live in Kansas to qualify for this position.

Essential Functions

• You will collaborate with state healthcare partners, systems, and providers (nursing homes, hospitals, and/or outpatient clinical practices) to drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes, while addressing unique state challenges.  
• You will analyze state- and provider-level quality data, facilitate learning collaboratives, and provide technical assistance to facilities as they implement evidence-based practices.
• You will bring deep knowledge of state healthcare systems, experience in quality improvement methodologies, and strong relationship-building skills to effectively engage with partners and providers across the healthcare continuum while ensuring alignment with both state and federal healthcare quality objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, public health, or a related field, required or equivalent experience (i.e. 10 years healthcare experience, associate’s degree with 5+ years’ experience, etc.). 
• Healthcare quality improvement experience required.
• In-depth Knowledge of the principles of primary care, hospital, and/or nursing homes and quality improvement methodologies and practices (Nursing home experience preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with c-suite leaders, clinicians, administrators, and other health professionals.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations impacting nursing homes, hospitals, and physician practices, including CMS quality measures, value-based payment models, and accreditation standards.
• Ability to coach and facilitate improvement activities with providers and partners, providing technical assistance in designated subject matter expertise or setting-specific areas. 

Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Master’s degree in public health, quality improvement science, health informatics, or related field. 
• Licensed RN, LPN, MSW, or CPHQ.
• Proven experience in supervising and mentoring multidisciplinary teams, including QIFs or equivalent roles. 
• Proven ability to manage project timelines, meet deadlines, and produce detailed written reports. 
• Experience in translating complex data into actionable insights and meaningful narratives for multidisciplinary teams, including clinical and non-clinical audiences. 

Who We Are: Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country.  We work with state and federal government programs, as well as employers and health plans offering clinical, analytical, and technical expertise. Health has changed a lot through our 50-year history, but what has remained constant is that we care deeply about who we serve and what we do. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs, and offer innovative solutions. Our business is our people and we’re looking for talented individuals who not only believe in our mission but who are ready to take ownership and make a difference in the lives of people, in the world of health. Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.telligen.com/about-us Are you Ready? We’re on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health and getting there means following through on our values of Ownership, Community, Ingenuity & Integrity.  Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business, our solutions, and share in our success. When employee-owners grow and thrive, we all win.Community: Putting others first and being a good corporate partner wherever we work, and play makes us who we are. We Show Up. For our clients, for our communities, and for each other.Ingenuity: We’re a team of passionate professionals driven by hard work and big ideas. We understand that high-value breakthroughs come from taking calculated risks. If it will benefit our clients and advance our mission, we’re all ears. We celebrate free-thinking and challenge the status quo, so brainstorm away! Integrity: Smiling faces (virtual or in-person) are the norm around here. We enjoy a friendly work environment where everyone is dedicated to mutual trust, respect, and excellence.  Thank you for your interest in Telligen!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our mission-driven culture and stay up to speed.
While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate.As part of our commitment to health and safety, some roles may require additional health protocols (i.e. personal protective equipment or vaccination).Telligen and our affiliates are Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employers, and E-Verify Participants. Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. Telligen does not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms.