RN Quality Analyst
About the job
- An associate degree from an accredited college, university, or approved nursing school is required.
- Experience with quality improvement initiatives and project management is required.
- A current registered nursing license or temporary permit from the State of Nebraska is required.
- Understanding of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations related to outpatient regulations, quality, and risk is required.
- Understanding of Joint Commission requirements related to outpatient and clinic departments is required.
- Knowledge and usage of Green Belt, Plan Do Check Act, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and other process improvement strategies is required.
- Adhere to Mary Lanning Healthcare’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Adhere to Mary Lanning Healthcare’s Standards of Behavior.
- Work with Directors of Clinic Operations, the Chief Medical Officer, and the Director of Quality Services to oversee physician and provider measure selection, data collection, analysis, and reporting related to local, regional, and national quality benchmarks.
- Assist with required reporting of outpatient and clinic quality data to regulatory agencies.
- Identify and interpret data to determine positive and negative trends and gaps in quality performance in outpatient and clinic areas.
- Use data to drive process improvement in outpatient and clinic areas.
- Work closely with the Inpatient Quality Coordinator to collaborate between outpatient, clinic, and inpatient departments when needed.
- Review risk and patient safety data, occurrence reports, and safety surveys for outpatient and clinic areas to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with clinic leadership.
- Meet regularly with clinic and outpatient leadership to review quality data, trends, and outcomes.
- Assist in planning Quality Services metrics for provider contracts with clinic leadership.
- Participate in patient experience initiatives and use patient experience data related to outpatient and clinic departments.
- Assist with creating and updating clinic and outpatient policies and procedures as needed.
- Oversee value-based contracts and programs and collaborate with clinic leadership, coding, and finance regarding quality data and financial incentives related to contracts and programs.
- Participate in local program learning sessions, webinars, and formal educational offerings related to the position.
- Assess gaps in organizational and departmental performance and recommend improvement methods and processes.
- Develop and deploy work plans for identified projects, improve patient safety, and guide projects through change management.
About the company
Mary Lanning Healthcare is a full-service acute care hospital in Hastings, Nebraska offering care across more than 30 medical specialties with 75 physicians on its active staff and 34 consulting clinicians. Care is provided through the hospital’s inpatient and outpatient services, satellite clinics, and specialized labs, including a cardiac catheterization lab, along with rehab programs such as cardiac and pulmonary therapy and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The organization differentiates itself with national awards for quality and patient care and by serving the surrounding region with extended reach via satellite clinics and a long history of service. Its goal is to meet the health needs of the local community and region by delivering comprehensive, high-quality medical care supported by skilled staff and advanced facilities.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hastings, Minnesota
Founded
1915
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MLH won four RHTP grants totaling $1.5 million by August 26, 2026.
- Shanna Stofer became CEO July 13, 2026, bringing Nebraska community-hospital leadership.
- MLH expanded services with a pediatric clinic move and a lung cancer screening program.
What critics are saying
- Mary Lanning still depends on grant-funded capital, exposing 2026 projects to reimbursement volatility.
- The September 8, 2026 emergency department renovation risks workflow friction across a 24/7 unit.
- Rural Nebraska talent shortages threaten MLH specialty coverage; one departure strains oncology and stroke access.
What makes Mary Lanning Healthcare unique
- Mary Lanning Healthcare anchors Hastings care with Morrison Cancer Center and campus-based specialists.
- MLH pairs hospital services with satellite access and on-campus pediatric clinic space.
- MLH’s 2026 stroke certification and Forbes Top Hospitals recognition signal durable quality differentiation.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours