Trauma Performance Improvement Lead

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, seeks a Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator to identify, verify, and investigate complications in trauma patients. Under supervision by Trauma Program Manager, you will analyze trends and lead PI activities from pre-hospital to discharge.

You will develop action plans, drive loop closure, and apply Lean/Six Sigma methods to reduce variability and errors. Strong data gathering, education, and communication across the trauma team are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or healthcare field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years clinical experience; two years PM or process improvement.
• Emergency Department or Trauma care experience preferred.
• Experience with clinical quality and patient safety principles/initiatives; apply concepts.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• TOPIC certification preferred; must complete within one year of hire.
• AIS Course required within one year of hire; updates may be required.
• TCAR preferred; must complete within six months of hire.
• Strong problem solving and time management; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong data gathering and analytical tool knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify, verify, and investigate trauma patient complications and events.
• Analyze trends and lead performance improvement activities for the trauma program.
• Develop action plans and ensure loop closure for quality and risk issues.
• Prepare reports and recommendations; provide team education as needed.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce variability.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, seeks a Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator to identify, verify, and investigate complications in trauma patients. Under supervision by Trauma Program Manager, you will analyze trends and lead PI activities from pre-hospital to discharge.

You will develop action plans, drive loop closure, and apply Lean/Six Sigma methods to reduce variability and errors. Strong data gathering, education, and communication across the trauma team are required.