Performance Improvement Specialist

Ascension is hiring a Performance Improvement Specialist in Risk Management. The role supports process and structural change initiatives by defining evaluation data, coordinating project teams and resources, and managing project plans, quality assurance, reporting, issue resolution, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Define financial, operational, and clinical data necessary for evaluating change initiatives
• Identify steps, tools, and training necessary to implement a process or structural change
• Oversee functioning of assigned projects/project teams and for collaborating with executive leadership to access necessary resources
• Manage resources, process and quality assurance of projects within scope of responsibility
• Develop and update the ongoing management plan
• Monitor and ensure that detailed project plans, reporting mechanisms, issue resolution processes, and communications are timely and meet quality guidelines

Preferred

• Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Mgmt preferred
• Project Mgmt Professional preferred
• Registered Nurse preferred
• Bachelors degree
• Experience in performance improvement
• Lean (green or black belt) or quality (CPHQ) certifications preferred
• Lean Healthcare Management
• PMP Certification
• Registered Nurse
• Bachelor's Degree
• Performance Improvement
• Lean Green/Black Belt
• CPHQ Certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Remote with up to 50% travel

Company

• Nonprofit Catholic health system and hospital network
• St Louis, Missouri, USA
• https://healthcare.ascension.org/
• Founded in 1999
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
• Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Mgmt preferred
• Project Mgmt Professional preferred
• Registered Nurse preferred
• Bachelors degree
• Experience in performance improvement
• Lean (green or black belt) or quality (CPHQ) certifications preferred

Required skills

• , Performance Improvement, Lean Healthcare Management, Project Management Professional (PMP), Registered Nurse (RN), Lean Green Belt, Lean Black Belt, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

Preferred skills

• Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Mgmt preferred, Project Mgmt Professional preferred, Registered Nurse preferred, Bachelors degree, Experience in performance improvement

Experience

• Mid level