The Performance Improvement Specialist supports the Quality and Safety Management Department of the Heart and Vascular Institute in conducting ongoing performance improvement activities for across the Heart & Vascular Institute systemwide. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Leading performance/process improvement for targeted initiatives, oversight of collection/abstraction and aggregation of data and the analysis of data /metrics to assess performance. • Collaborate with key stakeholders/ departments in developing best practice standards to ensure reliable safe design of care processes and workflows. • Subject matter expert in regulatory (CMS, JC, DPH), payer performance programs (QHIP), improvement science and high reliability concepts. • Functions as a consultant to ensure compliance with all required agencies. • Works closely with clinical teams and Medical staff to develop practices, peer review, quality, and safety efforts that are aligned with HHC's core values. Qualifications: Education • Bachelor's Degree , BSN in Nursing strongly preferred • Masters in a related field if non-RN (MHA, MPH) required Experience • Minimum 5 years clinical experience in Cardiology required • Experience with Quality Improvement tools and techniques, regulatory experience Licensure, Certification, Registration • CPHQ, CPPS or other quality certification preferred Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements • Proficiency with facilitating project teams as well as organizational department efforts to improve systems and process within the organization. • Experience in independent project management, efficiency, and an understanding of the principles surrounding performance improvement, quality of care, outcomes measurement and analysis and health care cost measurement and containment. • Able to interact fluidly with staff at all levels within the organization, from front-line to senior leadership, to improve systems and process within the organization • Able to manage a project(s) independently, efficiently, and should have an understanding of the principles surrounding pe rformance improvement, quality of care, outcomes measurement and analysis and health care cost measurement and con tainment