Cardiovascular Quality Coordinator

Mercy seeks a Cardiovascular Quality Coordinator to lead quality improvement for cardiovascular services. In this role, you will collect, analyze, and report clinical data, monitor outcomes, and support evidence-based practice to meet regulatory and accreditation standards. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and leadership to design and implement performance improvement initiatives, educate staff on quality metrics, and ensure compliance with national cardiovascular benchmarks, all while supporting Mercy's mission of compassionate, patient-centered care and continuous innovation.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and analyze cardiovascular clinical data from multiple sources and registries
• Monitor key quality metrics and outcomes, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
• Lead and support cardiovascular performance improvement projects using evidence-based methods
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and leadership to develop and implement quality initiatives
• Prepare and present quality reports for regulatory, accreditation, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with national cardiovascular standards and benchmarking programs
• Educate clinical staff on quality indicators, documentation standards, and best practices
• Participate in root cause analyses and implement corrective action plans for quality issues
• Maintain accurate documentation and data integrity for audits and surveys
• Support Mercy's mission and culture by promoting patient-centered, high-reliability care

Required Skills

• Quality improvement
• Clinical data analysis
• Cardiovascular clinical knowledge
• Registry management (e.g., NCDR, STS)
• Regulatory compliance
• Performance measurement and reporting
• Statistical tools (e.g., Excel, data dashboards)
• Clinical protocol development
• Staff education and training
• Root cause analysis (RCA) and PDSA cycles