Clinical Quality Improvement Leader

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Altoona seeks a dynamic Improvement Specialist to lead quality improvement initiatives within our Quality Improvement department. The role blends clinical insight with project leadership, working with care teams to drive patient care enhancements.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of related experience, hospital exposure, and a background in Nursing or Business Administration. This full-time position typically operates daytime hours with occasional shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business Administration or related field required at hire/transfer.
• Master's degree in Business Administration preferred.
• 5 years of related experience; hospital experience required.
• Knowledge of information systems and process improvement techniques.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-facilitate teams aligned with annual assessments and organizational goals
• Assume leadership roles in core clinical design team meetings and key committees
• Support redesign efforts through delegated leadership duties
• Create a supportive environment for redesign work within departments
• Coordinate assessments of new clinical design projects for implementation
• Conduct annual operational assessments using organizational data and surveys
• Contribute to setting quality, cost, and service goals based on assessment findings
• Communicate clinical design activities and improvements to staff, managers, and administrators

Skills

Quality improvement

Project leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Information systems

Job description

UPMC Altoona seeks a dynamic Improvement Specialist to lead quality improvement initiatives within our Quality Improvement department. The role blends clinical insight with project leadership, working with care teams to drive patient care enhancements.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of related experience, hospital exposure, and a background in Nursing or Business Administration. This full-time position typically operates daytime hours with occasional shifts as needed.