Registered Nurse / RN Performance Improvement Specialist

Hillcrest HealthCare System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest HealthCare System in Tulsa, OK seeks a Quality & Patient Safety Performance Improvement Specialist registered nurse (RN) for day shift, full-time. You will lead process-improvement initiatives, coach teams, and ensure alignment with the operational plan to improve patient care.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree, current OK RN licensure, and preferred Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt with 5 years of healthcare experience. Join a culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and OK RN licensure.
• Experience in healthcare quality and patient safety.
• Ability to lead process-improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate strategic process improvement projects.
• Coordinate daily management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and coaching to staff and department leaders.
• Promote excellence through leadership and actionable strategies.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Quality improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , Quality & Patient Safety Performance Improvement Specialist Registered Nurse (RN) in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-bein g.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.
• Supports a culture of continuous improvement with a hands‑on approach.
• E nsures alignment to the Hillcrest Health System operational plan, by initiating, leading, and facilitating strategic process improvement projects and utilizing project management principles within the business and clinical areas of Hillcrest Health System.
• Promotes a culture of excellence through the facilitation of a robust daily management program; providing training, expert coaching and team leadership, and assisting employees and department leaders in making strategies actionable.
• Engages in constant and collaborative internal and external communication regarding best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Current, OK RN Licensure

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Credentials
• 5 years of healthcare experience