Performance Improvement Specialist

Company: Saint Francis Medical Center
Location: Cape Girardeau
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

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
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 Medical Center 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 Medical Center 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.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Medical Center, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at hr@sfmc.net.
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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