Performance Improvement Specialist

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance healthcare delivery through innovative solutions. This role involves evaluating departments, implementing best practices, and overseeing projects that drive positive change. You will work closely with leadership to ensure quality standards and resource management, making a significant impact in the healthcare sector. If you're passionate about improving healthcare and have a background in project management or healthcare quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Lean Healthcare Management certification preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development and definition of ideas for organizational improvement.
• Evaluate departments to define best practices and encourage positive change.
• Oversee projects and collaborate with executive leadership for resource access.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Healthcare Management

Healthcare Quality Improvement

Data Analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's/Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Job Experience

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Ascension Quality Improvement - Business Administration
• Schedule: Normal Business Hours - Monday through Friday
• Location: Remote

What You Will Do

Facilitate the development and definition of ideas that will improve the organization.

• Evaluate departments and services to define best practices and encourage positive, progressive change.
• Stay current on healthcare trends and advances.
• Identify the financial, operational, and clinical data necessary for evaluating change initiatives.
• Determine steps, tools, and training needed to implement process or structural changes.
• Oversee assigned projects and project teams, collaborating with executive leadership to access necessary resources.
• Manage resources, processes, and quality assurance within the scope of responsibility.
• Develop and update ongoing management plans.
• Monitor and ensure that project plans, reporting mechanisms, issue resolution processes, and communications meet quality standards and are timely.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Lean Healthcare Management certification preferred; licensure required as per state regulations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred; licensure required as per state regulations.
• Registered Nurse (RN) preferred; licensure required as per state regulations.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience, OR associate's/bachelor's degree, OR 4 years of relevant job experience.

Additional Preferences

• Healthcare quality professional experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent certification in performance improvement preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are vital to our mission of transforming healthcare and serving those most in need. Join us to drive impact through reimagining healthcare delivery and creating people-centered solutions. Explore career opportunities across our locations and headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 care sites, including 140+ hospitals and 40+ senior living communities across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide all we do. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and positively impact their community. Our careers are opportunities to grow personally and professionally while making a difference.