Safety Specialist Senior

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

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Identity theft protection

Retirement options with match

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a results-oriented manager to lead complex process improvement in quality and safety across East Michigan, with occasional West Michigan travel. You will create, implement, and manage multiple improvement programs and data-driven interventions while partnering with executive and physician leadership to drive change in a large matrix organization.

The role requires shaping team processes, mentoring staff, and communicating findings to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience related.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and monitors project scope, timelines, resources, costs and data requirements.
• Leads team activities and fosters creative thinking and accountability.
• Manages quality and safety initiatives across high-cost projects, mentoring staff.

Skills

Leadership in quality & safety

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related field

Master's Degree or equivalent related field

Job description

Job Summary

This position will require travel primarily throughout East Michigan with occasional travel to West Michigan. It will work weekends only if there are safety concerns or emergency warrants.

Manages the complex process improvement activity. The individual is responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of Quality and Safety projects and the formation of clinical improvement teams. Required to interface with executive and physician leadership and responsible for managing change in a highly complex/matrixed environment. This work includes the assessment, analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation of a large number of interventions, programs and data. Additionally, the role includes consultation within the health system in planning group processes, targeting improvement strategy initiatives and for facilitating change through internal team building.

Essential Functions

• Identifies and monitors project scope, target timelines, resource requirements, cost, milestones, data requirements and completes documents and reports as necessary.
• Expertise in leading team activities in a manner that is organized but fosters creative thinking and activity. Instills a vision and mission for others, and, models a sense of purpose, direction, intellectual curiosity, and accountability to others.
• Manages the work priorities of quality and safety initiatives on high volume, high cost, and high-risk projects. Delegates the general work assignment areas for all staff and assigns special projects individually. Mentors, coaches and develops staff while being a role model and resource to them.
• Collaborates with chair of professional standards committee and coordinates related activities including problem identification, fact finding, problem resolution and coordinates as necessary with exceptional leadership.
• Expert in communicating team results on a routine basis to management and key players in a timely and complete manner. Maintains knowledge of team activities and keeps strict confidentiality as appropriate. Has expertise in process improvement theory and strategies, data analysis and change theories. Shares key learnings with others and fosters direct and honest communication.
• Networks with peers in the field and ensures that all services are provided in a manner consistent with state and Federal regulation, organizational policy, accreditation, and/or compliance. Knows and support key organizational strategies and incorporates them into team strategies. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature and attending related conferences, seminars, etc.
• Participates as an ad hoc member on hospital/health system committees.
• Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related field
• 5 years of relevant experience related

Preferred

• Master's Degree or equivalent related field

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Southfield Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.