ResponsibilitiesThe Sr. Performance Improvement Lead owns a portfolio of system wide performance improvement projects, supporting Piedmont's quality and safety strategic priorities, such as Leapfrog Hospital Safety grades, Clinical Governance Councils, "Zero Harm" efforts, or any other improvement priorities, as they arise. Confidently utilizes a combination of process improvement and project management skillsets to scope projects, develop project plans, and collaborates with clinical leaders, senior administrators, and frontline staff, from multiple disciplines, to implement improvement interventions. Responsible for timely execution and attaining performance targets. Must be goal-oriented and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Nursing, Healthcare/Business Administration, or a closely related field Required
- Master's degree in Health Systems/Health Administration, Nursing, Business/Management, Public Health or a related field Preferred
Work Experience- 4 years of progressively responsible project management or process improvement experience with a Bachelors degree Required or
- 3 years progressively responsible and relevant project management or process improvement experience, with a Masters degree Required or
- 4 years of clinical practice/experience with relevant project management or process improvement experience Required
- Previous experience leading process improvement projects or Kaizen events Required
- Exceptional organizational skills Required
- Strong project management/interpersonal skills Preferred
Licenses and Certifications- RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure , if candidate is an RN Required
- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma or CPHQ Preferred
Business Unit : Company NamePiedmont Clinic
