Performance Improvement Coordinator I AHN
About The Position
Major Responsibilities: Proficiently facilitates performance improvement efforts and coaches others in the development of performance improvement initiatives. Maintains competence in applicable licensure, certification, accreditation, and other regulatory body requirements. Coordinates department and facility Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight Committee meetings, analyzes trends of performance metrics/business unit level dashboards, identifies opportunities for improvement, develops and maintains management actions plans, measures success of these action plans, creates the records, and follow-up metrics for each meeting and activity; reassesses approach to maximize success. Provides consultation to teammates and leadership in areas of quality, compliance, accreditation, and safety. Facilitates assessments, develops, implements, and evaluates corrective actions plans based on past surveys and internal audits activities. Develops strategies for improvement that include consideration for leading practice research, best practices and standard of care, and shares implementation results across the organization. Utilizes facilitation skills, data analysis and statistical process control to effect improvement in quality and clinical outcome. Consults with and trains staff to implement monitoring and measurement tools, and data analysis techniques. Provides education and training on performance improvement and patient safety. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses that ability to respond to age specific issues and data reflective of the patient’s status. Knowledge of and supports population specific databases to drive improvement in outcomes. (i.e., VON, Peds. NSQIP, etc.,). Supports other projects and initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or healthcare related field required
- Four (4) to Six (6) years’ experience in healthcare or directly related field and two (2) to four (4) years’ leadership experience preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills with demonstration of skill and competence in use of all Microsoft Office applications preferred.
- Previous experience or knowledge of improvement science.
- Must have a current Ga. Driver’s License.
- Requires the ability to work rapidly and accurately under pressure, to work in a safe and effective manner, and to handle different issues and priorities simultaneously.
- Can clearly communicate verbally, in person, and in writing with patients, families, agencies, and the healthcare team.
- Must possess a strong sense of urgency and make sound decision within limited time element.
- Carries out responsibilities in a professional manner always, as well as possesses ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other teammates on an individual and team basis.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree strongly preferred
- Certification in Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety or related Accreditation entity recommended.
Responsibilities
- Proficiently facilitates performance improvement efforts and coaches others in the development of performance improvement initiatives.
- Maintains competence in applicable licensure, certification, accreditation, and other regulatory body requirements.
- Coordinates department and facility Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight Committee meetings, analyzes trends of performance metrics/business unit level dashboards, identifies opportunities for improvement, develops and maintains management actions plans, measures success of these action plans, creates the records, and follow-up metrics for each meeting and activity; reassesses approach to maximize success.
- Provides consultation to teammates and leadership in areas of quality, compliance, accreditation, and safety.
- Facilitates assessments, develops, implements, and evaluates corrective actions plans based on past surveys and internal audits activities.
- Develops strategies for improvement that include consideration for leading practice research, best practices and standard of care, and shares implementation results across the organization.
- Utilizes facilitation skills, data analysis and statistical process control to effect improvement in quality and clinical outcome.
- Consults with and trains staff to implement monitoring and measurement tools, and data analysis techniques.
- Provides education and training on performance improvement and patient safety.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses that ability to respond to age specific issues and data reflective of the patient’s status.
- Knowledge of and supports population specific databases to drive improvement in outcomes. (i.e., VON, Peds. NSQIP, etc.,).
- Supports other projects and initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
