Performance Improvement Leader I, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

9h • $32 - $45

About The Position

The Performance Improvement Leader I reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
This role is responsible for leading process improvement and project management efforts at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. PILs support project teams in achieving health system, regional and local priorities that advance the implementation of the strategy for Northwestern Medicine. PILs use meeting facilitation, data analysis, change management, project planning and other skills in advancing these efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of project management/performance improvement related experience
• Analytical skills
• Facilitation / presentation skills
• High level of energy and enthusiasm
• Proven software competencies (MS Office Suite, and project management applications)
• Flexible/adaptable – ability to work with diverse group of healthcare professionals in a matrix environment

Nice To Haves

• MBA/MHA
• Experience with Mini-Tab, Matlab, Statistical Software

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent in leading project teams at NMHC.
• Apply NMHC project management, process improvement and change management methodologies.
• Apply analytical skills, tools and techniques to improvement efforts.
• Identify, develop and implement key process and outcome measures.
• Collaborate with other system functions as required on projects (e.g., IT, Quality, Analytics, Patient Experience, etc.).
• Coach leaders on the application of improvement methods and/or general performance best practices.
• Participate in system-wide training efforts on improvement methods.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level