Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Specialist

Shriners Children's; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Texas seeks a Performance Improvement Specialist to support the PI/Risk Management program by identifying and facilitating process improvement and safety opportunities. This role performs data extraction and analysis, leads PI initiatives, and mentors staff in performance improvement and safety activities.

Key duties include policy development, staff training, and fostering a culture of safety to ensure care is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or related field.
• Knowledge of CMS and Joint Commission requirements.
• BSN/MSN or master's in business or related field preferred.
• 3 years of quality management and performance improvement experience.
• CPHQ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop, review and revise Performance Improvement/Risk Management/Safety processes, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Serve as an expert and mentor for teams on Performance Improvement tools and decision making, evidence-based practice searches and recommendations.
• Facilitate improvement of outcomes related to environment, patient safety, and clinical quality.
• Manage hospital-wide policy program (C360) and ensure policies are revised timely.
• Promote understanding of the overall quality and safety program and culture through education and training.
• Develop a culture of safety by leading FMEAs, RCAs, and related safety processes.
• Trains and educates new hires on safety requirements and performance improvement during orientation.
• Assists in review and development of narratives related to patient safety events.

Skills

PDCA/Lean proficiency

CMS and Joint Commission knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in business or related field

BSN/MSN or Masters in business or related field

Job description

Shriners Children’s in Texas seeks a Performance Improvement Specialist to support the PI/Risk Management program by identifying and facilitating process improvement and safety opportunities. This role performs data extraction and analysis, leads PI initiatives, and mentors staff in performance improvement and safety activities.

Key duties include policy development, staff training, and fostering a culture of safety to ensure care is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and