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Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you need medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. The purpose of the Clinical Integration Specialist is to assist and support the Director in quality and safety strategies, plans, and regulatory requirements that improve outcomes and reduce harm to patients. The specialist works closely with ministry colleagues, providers, and leaders in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating quality and safety programs, structures and requirements that culminate in high reliability.
The specialist, under the direction of the Director, assists in achieving excellence in quality and safety work related to patient outcomes (process and outcome measures), performance improvement strategies and methodologies, culture of safety (TogetherSafe) initiatives, and patient safety organization (PSO) collaboration with risk management that ensures high quality and safe care.
The specialist reports directly to the Regional Director of Quality, Access and Growth for the Medical Group.
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the MercyOne (Trinity Health) Mission, Vision, Core Values, Actions and Promise in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Assists the manager in areas of oversight of quality, patient safety (inclusive of the culture of safety (TogetherSafe) work) and infection prevention across the ministry.
- Supports the work of quality and safety related to the quality assurance and performance improvement plan, local/region/system strategies, regulatory and accrediting body requirements (i.e., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (IDIA), The Joint Commission (TJC), etc.), in conjunction with the hospital’s leaders, colleagues and providers.
- Identifies problem areas in need of focused attention and supports the manager to implement actions to drive improved outcomes.
- Assists the manager in achieving the best outcomes aligned to CMS, pay for performance programs (including those aligned to commercial carriers) and TJC in areas of quality measures and regulatory requirements.
- Promotes continuous improvement toward achieving excellent outcomes and recognition in regards to outside “rating” organizations, including (not all inclusive) CMS, Leapfrog, Healthgrades, and Blue Distinction etc.
- Collaborates with Medical Group executive leadership, providers, and leaders in meeting/exceeding standards of excellence and achieving national designations, certifications, and awards.
- Collaborates with colleagues in areas of accreditation, risk management, patient experience, clinical practice and performance excellence to provide identified and needed support for improvement.
- Serves as a resource for Clinic Operations and Clinical Leaders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care programs and clinic practice standards, including policies, guidelines, procedures and professional practice models.
- Facilitates and supports the local market Medical Practice Committees.
- Assists with implementation of quality excellence systems that integrate LEAN and other methodologies as appropriate to create a data-driven quality improvement programming.
- Provides appropriate support, and/or consultative services (project design, selection of data required, development of documentation tools, etc.) to quality improvement teams.
- Works closely with colleagues in improving the organization's culture of safety - including the concept of a “Just Culture” and “TogetherSafe”. Supports opportunities for improvement on Cause Analyses (apparent cause, root cause, common cause), Healthcare Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (HFMEA), and Patient Safety Organization (PSO) initiatives.
- Assists the manager in ensuring accuracy of data in regulatory and accrediting quality databases (i.e., CMS HARP, TJC), registries, and dashboards/scorecards for internal and external customers.
- Promotes an environment of shared leadership, decision-making and accountability.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Supports organizational evidence-based practice, innovation and research. Assists the manager in the clinical contracting process, consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Contributes to the quality process in evaluating provider performance, inclusive of the focused and ongoing professional practice evaluation review process.
- Maintain awareness of and respond to issues in areas including the following: ethnic, cultural and diversity changes in the population, political and social influence, financial and economic issues, the aging of society and ethical issues related to healthcare.
General Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health administration or related field required; equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Iowa licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Requires a minimum of three (3) years in clinical setting (ambulatory setting preferred)
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you need medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. The purpose of the Clinical Integration Specialist is to assist and support the Director in quality and safety strategies, plans, and regulatory requirements that improve outcomes and reduce harm to patients. The specialist works closely with ministry colleagues, providers, and leaders in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating quality and safety programs, structures and requirements that culminate in high reliability.
The specialist, under the direction of the Director, assists in achieving excellence in quality and safety work related to patient outcomes (process and outcome measures), performance improvement strategies and methodologies, culture of safety (TogetherSafe) initiatives, and patient safety organization (PSO) collaboration with risk management that ensures high quality and safe care.
The specialist reports directly to the Regional Director of Quality, Access and Growth for the Medical Group.
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the MercyOne (Trinity Health) Mission, Vision, Core Values, Actions and Promise in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Assists the manager in areas of oversight of quality, patient safety (inclusive of the culture of safety (TogetherSafe) work) and infection prevention across the ministry.
- Supports the work of quality and safety related to the quality assurance and performance improvement plan, local/region/system strategies, regulatory and accrediting body requirements (i.e., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (IDIA), The Joint Commission (TJC), etc.), in conjunction with the hospital’s leaders, colleagues and providers.
- Identifies problem areas in need of focused attention and supports the manager to implement actions to drive improved outcomes.
- Assists the manager in achieving the best outcomes aligned to CMS, pay for performance programs (including those aligned to commercial carriers) and TJC in areas of quality measures and regulatory requirements.
- Promotes continuous improvement toward achieving excellent outcomes and recognition in regards to outside “rating” organizations, including (not all inclusive) CMS, Leapfrog, Healthgrades, and Blue Distinction etc.
- Collaborates with Medical Group executive leadership, providers, and leaders in meeting/exceeding standards of excellence and achieving national designations, certifications, and awards.
- Collaborates with colleagues in areas of accreditation, risk management, patient experience, clinical practice and performance excellence to provide identified and needed support for improvement.
- Serves as a resource for Clinic Operations and Clinical Leaders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care programs and clinic practice standards, including policies, guidelines, procedures and professional practice models.
- Facilitates and supports the local market Medical Practice Committees.
- Assists with implementation of quality excellence systems that integrate LEAN and other methodologies as appropriate to create a data-driven quality improvement programming.
- Provides appropriate support, and/or consultative services (project design, selection of data required, development of documentation tools, etc.) to quality improvement teams.
- Works closely with colleagues in improving the organization's culture of safety - including the concept of a “Just Culture” and “TogetherSafe”. Supports opportunities for improvement on Cause Analyses (apparent cause, root cause, common cause), Healthcare Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (HFMEA), and Patient Safety Organization (PSO) initiatives.
- Assists the manager in ensuring accuracy of data in regulatory and accrediting quality databases (i.e., CMS HARP, TJC), registries, and dashboards/scorecards for internal and external customers.
- Promotes an environment of shared leadership, decision-making and accountability.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Supports organizational evidence-based practice, innovation and research. Assists the manager in the clinical contracting process, consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Contributes to the quality process in evaluating provider performance, inclusive of the focused and ongoing professional practice evaluation review process.
- Maintain awareness of and respond to issues in areas including the following: ethnic, cultural and diversity changes in the population, political and social influence, financial and economic issues, the aging of society and ethical issues related to healthcare.
General Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health administration or related field required; equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Iowa licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Requires a minimum of three (3) years in clinical setting (ambulatory setting preferred)
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Align Your Credentials to State Licensure Requirements
Clinical Specialist roles at Trinity Health require state-specific clinical licensure before an offer can progress to visa filing. Confirm your credentials transfer to the state where the role is based well before you apply, as licensure delays are the most common bottleneck in healthcare sponsorship timelines.
Target Trinity Health Ministries With Specialty Shortages
Trinity Health operates regional ministries across more than twenty states, and sponsorship decisions are often made at the local ministry level. Focus your search on facilities in underserved or rural markets, where specialty clinical roles are harder to fill and sponsorship appetite tends to be higher.
Ask Recruiters About PERM Timing Early
For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, PERM labor certification requires advertising the role publicly and documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was available. Raise this conversation with Trinity Health's talent acquisition team before signing, since PERM timelines can run twelve to eighteen months independent of your visa status.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Clinical Specialist Roles
Filtering for sponsored Clinical Specialist positions across a large health system manually is time-consuming. Use Migrate Mate to surface verified open roles at Trinity Health that align with your visa type and clinical specialty, so you're applying where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Prepare a Specialty-Specific Portfolio Before Interviewing
Trinity Health Clinical Specialist interviews typically include a clinical competency review alongside standard behavioral questions. Compile case documentation, outcomes data, or product training records specific to your specialty area before your first conversation, as hiring panels often assess clinical depth before routing candidates to HR for sponsorship discussions.
Understand Your Status Transition Window After an Offer
If you're on F-1 OPT and receive an offer from Trinity Health, confirm whether your OPT expiration date gives enough runway for H-1B cap registration in April. USCIS requires the petition be filed for an October 1 start date, so offers received late in the year may require a cap-exempt or bridge arrangement.
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Does Trinity Health sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Specialists?
Yes, Trinity Health sponsors H-1B visas for Clinical Specialist roles. As a large healthcare system, Trinity Health has the infrastructure to manage H-1B petitions through USCIS, including the Labor Condition Application filed with the DOL. Sponsorship decisions are typically made at the ministry or regional level, so confirming willingness early in the process with the specific facility's HR team is the practical first step.
How do I apply for Clinical Specialist jobs at Trinity Health?
You can search and apply for Clinical Specialist positions directly through Trinity Health's careers portal, or use Migrate Mate to browse verified open roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility. When applying, tailor your resume to the specific clinical specialty listed in the job description and include your current work authorization status so recruiters can route your application to the right HR team.
Which visa types are commonly used for Clinical Specialist roles at Trinity Health?
Trinity Health sponsors several visa categories for Clinical Specialist roles, including H-1B, TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying clinical occupations), J-1 for exchange visitors in clinical training programs, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students. Immigrant pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship via PERM are also available, though these involve longer timelines and are typically discussed after an initial employment period.
What qualifications are expected for Clinical Specialist roles at Trinity Health?
Trinity Health Clinical Specialist roles generally require a relevant clinical degree, such as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a clinical pharmacy doctorate, or a discipline-specific graduate degree, combined with active state licensure in the state where the role is located. Postgraduate clinical experience in the relevant specialty, such as oncology, cardiovascular, or critical care, is typically required. Certifications specific to the specialty area strengthen your candidacy significantly.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Clinical Specialist position at Trinity Health?
For H-1B sponsorship, the timeline depends on whether you require cap-subject processing, which runs on USCIS's April registration and October 1 start date cycle, or cap-exempt processing if the Trinity Health facility qualifies. Premium processing through USCIS can reduce adjudication to fifteen business days for an additional fee. For Green Card sponsorship via PERM, expect a separate twelve to eighteen month process after the employment relationship is established.
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