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.
4 years of project management or process improvement experience with a Bachelor's degree required.
3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree required.
4 years of clinical practice with relevant project management experience required.
Previous experience leading process improvement projects or Kaizen events required.
Exceptional organizational skills required.
Responsibilities
Own a portfolio of system-wide performance improvement projects.
Support quality and safety strategic priorities, including Leapfrog Hospital Safety grades.
Utilize process improvement and project management skills to scope projects.
Develop project plans and collaborate with clinical leaders and staff.
Implement improvement interventions across multiple disciplines.
Ensure timely execution and attainment of performance targets.
Demonstrate goal-oriented and critical thinking skills.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead impactful performance improvement initiatives.
Collaborative work environment with clinical leaders and frontline staff.
Focus on quality and safety in healthcare delivery.
Engagement in strategic priorities like 'Zero Harm' efforts.
Professional development opportunities in project management and process improvement.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
The 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.
Qualifications
Education
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
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 Name
Piedmont Clinic
About Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and clinics in Georgia. The organization was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Piedmont Healthcare offers a wide range of services including primary care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, and more. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care and has won numerous awards for its patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Piedmont Healthcare is also committed to giving back to the community and supports a number of charitable organizations.
