Research Data Analyst, TIPQC

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: Neonatology TIPQC Job Summary: The Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC) is the state’s perinatal quality improvement collaborative, founded in 2008 through a grant from the Governor’s Office to engage hospitals, practitioners, payers, families, and communities in order to promote meaningful change, improve health outcomes, and improve the quality of care through pregnancy, delivery and beyond for all Tennessee families. In your pivotal role as Research Data Analyst, you will be responsible for providing support for complex qualitative and quantitative research projects in health policy, public health, or related disciplines under occasional guidance. You also will utilize intermediate level research skills to perform a variety of quantitative research activities including data management, analysis of quantitative data, report preparation, and management of project budgets and schedules for proposals and projects. Your duties will be: o Collaborate with faculty and the data team to support the creation, implementation, testing, and revision of initiative data forms and reports across the project lifecycle. o Manage data systems and datasets, including data cleaning, monitoring data entry status across participating teams, preparing analysis-ready datasets, and coordinating with TIPQC staff and faculty. o Gather, organize, manage, and statistically analyze data to support implementation of perinatal QI projects and monitor progress toward maternal and infant health outcome goals. o Conduct quality improvement data analysis using statistical analysis software and spreadsheet/database tools; produce routine and ad hoc reports for multiple QI projects. o Design data collection tools, survey instruments, and related protocols (including data dictionaries/definitions and validation procedures) to support reliable and standardized data capture. o Perform day-to-day management of databases and datasets, including data cleaning, monitoring data entry completeness/timeliness, preparing analysis-ready datasets, and coordinating with other analysts as needed. o Monitor and respond to stakeholder and participating hospital feedback in a timely, efficient, and service-oriented manner. o Provide training and support to participating hospitals on data systems, data entry expectations, and interpretation of reports and findings. o Consult with TIPQC staff, faculty, and other subject matter experts on data results; provide interpretation support to QI project participants to inform improvement actions. o Assist with analysis of collected data and support dissemination efforts, including abstracts, posters, and manuscripts. o Prepare quarterly and annual reports to funders summarizing progress toward defined process and outcome measures. o Support rural hospitals with their QI Scholar projects, as assigned. o Design and administer surveys; analyze responses to identify barriers, successes, and opportunities for collaborative learning and improvement. o Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED: o Master’s Degree, preferably MPH (or equivalent experience) o 2 years of relevant experience o Reliable transportation for routine travel (mileage reimbursed) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: o Prior experience working with large datasets o Extensive knowledge of Excel and REDCap o Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) o Experience with IBM SPSS, REDCap, and QI Macros o Comfort working with design and BI/visualization tools, including Canva, Tableau, and Power BI You will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours and while this opportunity will offer remote work from your home office, we are seeking a local candidate in the Nashville area who can travel throughout Tennessee (mileage reimbursed). . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Mildred Stahlman Division of Neonatology at Monroe Carell is ranked one of the top programs in the nation for the care of critically ill newborns and premature babies. We admit more than 1,400 babies to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) each year. But our support extends beyond your baby to your family. We encourage you to ask questions and take an active part in caring for your baby in our NICU. Our neonatologists provide services at Monroe Carell, Maury Regional Medical Center, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. For more information, please visit https://www.childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/service-line/neonatology. Project Coordination o Coordinate communications with new and existing stakeholders, including scheduling meetings and sharing timely updates across multiple groups. o Develop and maintain presentation materials (including data-driven slides) for monthly hospital huddles, individualized coaching calls, and meetings with current and prospective stakeholders. o Monitor and respond to stakeholder and hospital team feedback in a timely, efficient, and service-oriented manner. o Conduct background research in collaboration with faculty to support proposed QI projects and toolkit development. o Support content creation and organization of materials for distribution to participating hospital teams. o Support preparation of dissemination materials, including abstracts, posters, and manuscripts. o Assist with branding, logistics, and planning for annual conferences and in-person meetings. o Provide first-line technical and QI process support to participating hospitals; escalate issues to the Data Manager and/or Executive Director as appropriate. o Develop surveys and analyze responses to identify barriers, successes, and opportunities for collaborative learning. o Monitor monthly hospital data to identify emerging topics, potential QI champions for topic calls, and sites needing additional support to meet initiative goals. o Plan dates, coordinate speakers, and assist with facilitation of QI topic calls and other collaborative learning sessions. o Assist with planning agendas, speakers, panels, and breakout sessions for in-person collaborative learning opportunities. Data Management, Analysis & Reporting o Collaborate with faculty and the data team to support the creation, implementation, testing, and revision of initiative data forms and reports across the project lifecycle. o Manage data systems and datasets, including data cleaning, monitoring data entry status across participating teams, preparing analysis-ready datasets, and coordinating with TIPQC staff and faculty. o Gather, organize, manage, and statistically analyze data to support implementation of perinatal QI projects and monitor progress toward maternal and infant health outcome goals. o Conduct quality improvement data analysis using statistical analysis software and spreadsheet/database tools; produce routine and ad hoc reports for multiple QI projects. o Design data collection tools, survey instruments, and related protocols (including data dictionaries/definitions and validation procedures) to support reliable and standardized data capture. o Perform day-to-day management of databases and datasets, including data cleaning, monitoring data entry completeness/timeliness, preparing analysis-ready datasets, and coordinating with other analysts as needed. o Monitor and respond to stakeholder and participating hospital feedback in a timely, efficient, and service-oriented manner. o Provide training and support to participating hospitals on data systems, data entry expectations, and interpretation of reports and findings. o Consult with TIPQC staff, faculty, and other subject matter experts on data results; provide interpretation support to QI project participants to inform improvement actions. o Assist with analysis of collected data and support dissemination efforts, including abstracts, posters, and manuscripts. o Prepare quarterly and annual reports to funders summarizing progress toward defined process and outcome measures. o Support rural hospitals with their QI Scholar projects, as assigned. o Design and administer surveys; analyze responses to identify barriers, successes, and opportunities for collaborative learning and improvement. o Other duties as assigned. Collaborative Communications & Coordination o Support effective communication with participating hospital teams, TIPQC Advisory Board and staff, leadership, stakeholders, and other parties engaged with TIPQC initiatives. o Maintain and manage hospital team contact lists and distribution lists to support reliable communications. o Assist with planning and coordination for in-person meetings and the annual TIPQC conference. o Support preparation of content for TIPQC presentations and learning activities, including monthly huddles/learning sessions, individualized hospital coaching calls, stakeholder updates, and national presentations. o Travel, as needed, to assist teams with implementation support (including potential IT/EMR-related screening workflow support, as appropriate to role scope). o Serve as a technical liaison between TIPQC and participating hospitals’ clinical, QI, informatics, and IT teams. Support mapping hospital EHR data to TIPQC’s standardized submission requirements, testing data submissions, and resolving data-quality issues. o Coordinate technical support for hospital-led implementation and testing of project screening and documentation workflows. (Hospital IT/informatics teams and EHR vendors retain responsibility for configuring and modifying their systems, with clinical content approved by the appropriate clinical leaders.) Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health’s Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications : Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 2 years Education : Master's This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Great health care takes great people. We’re looking for like-minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt Health, where we value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and foster an environment where everyone can thrive. We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and an expanding footprint across towns and communities throughout the region. We employ more than 43,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research and graduate medical education. Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments. Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Health is the Mid-South's largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children. We are one of the nation's busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide. Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1 billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid-South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals for quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Three of our hospitals — Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital — have been awarded a Five-Star Quality Rating from Medicare. We support each other and encourage excellence among every member of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in advancing health care. Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health Our mission: Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities