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Form of workIn 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
JOB SUMMARY
Collaborates with clinical service lines in carrying out Performance Improvement projects/initiatives for Franciscan Health System (FHS) to address/strengthen patient safety, utilization of clinical resources and achievement of desired clinical outcomes. An incumbent serves as Project Manager for a variety of various management-level work teams, providing support, expertise and guidance in: 1) the application of accepted clinical quality improvement methodologies/tools; 2) data collection and statistical/operational analysis; 3) outcomes measurement; 4) risk assessment; 5) best practices research; 6) documenting and implementing process improvements; and 7) evaluating desired vs. actual clinical effectiveness of Performance Improvement efforts.
Esential Duties
- Leads, coordinates and facilitates Performance Improvement team projects and initiatives (in collaboration with FHS leadership/management, medical staff, department staff) to ensure that standards, objectives, timelines and deliverables are met.
- Identifies Performance Improvement opportunities as they relate to FHS outcomes, values and/or business objectives; analyzes and assesses clinical practices for opportunities to improve healthcare delivery.
- Applies accepted standards, tools and methodologies to uphold data-based Performance Improvement activities/initiatives; analyzes current problems/processes; collects/analyzes relevant data; uncovers root causes; tests and assesses results.
- Contributes to the overall Clinical Effectiveness function by serving as a representative of the team at meetings, committees, and performing clinical data audit analysis and audit functions.
Education/Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare-related discipline, and five years of related work experience that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities, including experience in outcomes measurement, risk assessment, data analysis/reporting and management of clinical work teams.
Master’s degree in a discipline related to the requirements of the position is desirable.
Licensure/Certification
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Nursing Commission.
