Qual Perf Improve Data Analyst
Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
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The Quality & Performance Improvement Data Analyst supports HHS staff with quality data reporting and analysis, improves reporting systems and processes, and trains staff on quality-related software. The role works with clinical and operational leaders to advance performance improvement initiatives, analyze data, and communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders. It ensures quality reporting is accurate and compliant with applicable program requirements.
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JOB DETAILS *Department:*Performance Excellence *FTE:*1.0 *Workdays:*Monday - Friday *Shift(s):*Days *Shift Length:*8 hours *Location:*Remote - in person when needed
*Purpose of this position:*Under general supervision, the Quality & Performance Improvement Data Analyst provides assistance and guidance to HHS staff in the area of quality data reporting and analysis, works with and leads internal groups to develop and improve quality reporting systems and processes, and trains HHS staff on quality-related software tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and payer quality reporting program requirements, including interpretation of specifications, data submission, and audit readiness
- Serve as a subject matter expert on quality reporting programs, data management practices, and performance improvement methodologies; maintain current knowledge of requirements, tools, and industry standards
- Partner with clinical and operational leaders to identify, prioritize, and scope performance improvement initiatives based on data trends, variation, risk, and strategic importance
- Support or lead assigned performance improvement initiatives, including defining success metrics, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes against targets
- Collect, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of quality reporting and performance measurement
- Design and deliver analyses, dashboards, scorecards, and reports (e.g., Power BI, Excel) to monitor performance, identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and support organizational goals
- Translate complex data into actionable insights and present findings to clinical, operational, and executive audiences, including recommendations for improvement and performance targets
- Partners with interdisciplinary teams to identify reporting issues, resolve data discrepancies, and implement quality and performance improvement initiatives aligned with organizational priorities
- Support strategic decision-making through forecasting, benchmarking, ad hoc analyses, and impact studies for internal stakeholders and external agencies
- Provide education, training, and consultation to staff on quality measures, reporting tools, and data interpretation to promote data-driven decision-making
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and regulatory bodies to support reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement efforts; maintain effective working relationships across the organization
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, healthcare quality, healthcare informatics, or a similar field
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Experience in a healthcare setting -OR-
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An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in healthcare administration, healthcare quality, healthcare informatics or similar field.
- Experience creating reports with Crystal Reports or similar product
- Project management and/or quality experience
- Experience with Lean methodology
- Experience working with Epic or another EMR
- Certification by the Healthcare Quality Certification Board (HQCB), a part of the National Association for Healthcare
- Quality (NAHQ), as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- Strong oral and written communication skills in formal and ad hoc settings
- Knowledge of data collection, management, and analysis methods
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience with data tools and technologies, including query tools, data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI), and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis, visualization, and presentation
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and support performance improvement efforts through data-informed recommendations
Title: Qual Perf Improve Data Analyst
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 261850
How this job compares
Set against the 5,302 open Data Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
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- Minnesota median$85–125K/yr83 salary ranges
- US median$30–43/hr384 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 107 open Data Analyst jobs in Minnesota and 5,302 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Data Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,150 postings).
- Education
- 2,189 of the 5,302 open Data Analyst jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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