Performance Improvement Specialist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance healthcare quality through innovative solutions. This role involves evaluating and improving organizational practices, ensuring effective project management, and staying updated on healthcare trends. You'll work closely with leadership to implement changes that positively impact patient care. Join a mission-driven team committed to transforming healthcare experiences and making a difference in the community. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading non-profit health system focused on providing quality care to those in need.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification in Lean Healthcare Management preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.
• Registered Nurse certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development of ideas to improve the organization.
• Evaluate departments to define best practices.
• Oversee assigned projects and collaborate with leadership.

Skills

Lean Healthcare Management

Project Management

Healthcare Quality Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: Ascension Quality Improvement - Business Administration

+ Schedule: Normal Business Hours - Monday through Friday

+ Location: Remote

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.

**Responsibilities**

1. Facilitate with the development and definition of ideas that will improve the organization.
2. Evaluate departments and services to define best practices and encourage positive and progressive change.
3. Remain current on healthcare trends and advances.
4. Define financial, operational, and clinical data necessary for evaluating change initiatives.
5. Identify steps, tools, and training necessary to implement a process or structural change.
6. Oversee functioning of assigned projects/project teams and collaborate with executive leadership to access necessary resources.
7. Manage resources, process, and quality assurance of projects within scope of responsibility.
8. Develop and update the ongoing management plan.
9. Monitor and ensure that detailed project plans, reporting mechanisms, issue resolution processes, and communications are timely and meet quality guidelines.

**Requirements**

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Management preferred. Licensure required relevant to the state in which work is performed.
• Project Management Professional preferred. Licensure required relevant to the state in which work is performed.
• Registered Nurse preferred. Licensure required relevant to the state in which work is performed.
• Education:
• 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.

**Additional Preferences**

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

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension associates are key to our commitment to transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us to help drive impact through reimagining how we deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating solutions to achieve it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

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

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide all we do. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive community impact. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and those around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants and associates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, see the EEO Know Your Rights posters in English and Spanish linked here: EEO Poster (English) and EEO Poster (Spanish).

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension supports career flexibility and offers benefits to military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists, encouraging the application of military experience to civilian careers.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

Note: Ascension will only make employment offers through official applications. Beware of fraudulent offers. We do not solicit money or banking info from applicants.

**E-Verify Statement**

This employer participates in the E-Verify program. More info: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf