Clinical Program Specialist

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides oversight, consultation, research, management, and education in a specific clinical area. Serves as an expert consultant for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice and professional growth. Coordinates activities, projects, and operational efforts related to specified clinical program. This may include assisting with the development and/or implementation of new or revised processes, policies and/or procedures. Manages and participates in regulatory site visits/surveys related to specified clinical program. Works collaboratively with stakeholders to plan, facilitate and evaluate multidisciplinary process improvements related to specified clinical program. Facilitates change process through committee participation as needed. Leads and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to promote process improvement. Utilizes standardized methods for improvement efforts, including data collection & analysis. Also utilizes common concepts for statistical analysis, outcomes measurement, quality improvement tools, systems thinking, and operations improvement practices. Interprets and disseminates related data to stakeholders. Provides support, counseling, and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the health care process and personal decision-making. Participates in community-based events related to health promotion of specified clinical program.

Requirements

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Requires a strong understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures related to process improvement, human factors, safety principles, and change management.
A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher in nursing related field preferred
Accreditation/Clinical Program related certification preferred
A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Serves as an expert consultant for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice and professional growth.
Coordinates activities, projects, and operational efforts related to specified clinical program.
Assists with the development and/or implementation of new or revised processes, policies and/or procedures.
Manages and participates in regulatory site visits/surveys related to specified clinical program.
Works collaboratively with stakeholders to plan, facilitate and evaluate multidisciplinary process improvements related to specified clinical program.
Facilitates change process through committee participation as needed.
Leads and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to promote process improvement.
Utilizes standardized methods for improvement efforts, including data collection & analysis.
Utilizes common concepts for statistical analysis, outcomes measurement, quality improvement tools, systems thinking, and operations improvement practices.
Interprets and disseminates related data to stakeholders.
Provides support, counseling, and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the health care process and personal decision-making.
Participates in community-based events related to health promotion of specified clinical program.
Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.
Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.