[Hiring] Performance Improvement Specialist @Ascension

Role Description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote with up to 50% travel
• Department: Risk Management
• Schedule: Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role:

• Define financial, operational, and clinical data necessary for evaluating change initiatives.
• Identify steps, tools, and training necessary to implement a process or structural change.
• Oversee functioning of assigned projects/project teams and collaborate with executive leadership to access necessary resources.
• Manage resources, process, and quality assurance of projects within scope of responsibility.
• Develop and update the ongoing management plan.
• Monitor and ensure that detailed project plans, reporting mechanisms, issue resolution processes, and communications are timely and meet quality guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Mgmt preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
• Project Mgmt Professional preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
• Registered Nurse preferred. Licensure required relevant to 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:
• Bachelors degree
• Experience in performance improvement
• Lean (green or black belt) or quality (CPHQ) certifications preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Company Description

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.