Improvement Specialist

Position: Performance Improvement Specialist
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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for leading and monitoring assigned performance improvement projects; providing just-in-time PI coaching and training (including Lean, Six Sigma, Rapid Cycle Improvement, etc.) to all leaders and colleagues; coordinating all PI efforts within the assigned care site/business process; redesigning care delivery processes in partnership with improvement teams; and ensuring all projects yield sustained improvements. Leads the improvement projects for all key clinical processes to yield reliable care delivery systems.

Results will be measured in terms of care efficiency, care effectiveness, quality and regulatory compliance. Promotes a responsive, supportive and learning environment through the personal demonstration of service excellence orientation, modeling the Saint Francis Healthcare System mission and values. Performs duties related to the business operations of the affiliate and exercises discretion and independent judgment.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Type:
Full Time (80 hours per 2 week pay period, with benefits)

Typical

Hours:

Day Shift, 8 hours/shift

Education:

- Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing or Bachelor degree in healthcare related field- required

Certification & Licensures:

- BLS Certification-preferred
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
-preferred

Experience:

- At least 3 years clinical, engineering or financial experience- required
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must have ability and desire to understand and teach statistical concepts of variation.
- Previous program development and implementation experience- preferred.

- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma- preferred
- Complete PI academy or equivalent- preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.

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