We are seeking a Senior Clinical Standardization & Quality Improvement Specialist to join our dynamic team. Operating independently and autonomously, this pivotal role drives the identification, leadership, and management of initiatives aligning with the organization's strategies and goals. The ideal candidate possesses a robust foundation in evidence-based practice, adept collaboration skills, and proficiency in change management. Collaborating closely with health care team members, the Specialist will spearhead the development, implementation, and support of programs and projects geared towards measurable quality enhancement, bolstered safety protocols, and cost reduction. Through rigorous analysis of existing processes, this role will engineer sustainable and quantifiable improvements, aimed at minimizing clinical variation and elevating overall quality. Key responsibilities include partnering with clinical stakeholders to integrate evidence-based practice guidelines, refining algorithms, policies, and procedures, as well as providing expertise to optimize technology utilization and streamline project planning and delivery. Please join us in our commitment to advancing healthcare excellence through innovation and standardization!
Job Summary
The Senior Clinical Standardization & Quality Improvement Specialist works independently and autonomously to identify, lead, drive and manage work that supports the strategies, initiatives, and goals of the organization. The knowledge and skills required for this role include evidence-based practice, collaboration, and change management. In collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, the Senior Clinical Standardization & Quality Improvement Specialist develops, implements and supports programs and clinical standardization projects that ensure measurable quality improvement, enhanced safety, and reduced cost. The Senior Clinical Standardization & Quality Improvement Specialist analyzes the effectiveness of existing processes to develop sustainable, reliable, and quantifiable improvements aimed at minimized clinical variation and quality improvement.
Essential Functions
Independently provides project management for new and existing programs and projects. Ensures required documentation, reporting, data collection and database utilization are performed in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares progress reports, study results and other reports as required.
Collects and analyzes process, value and quality related data to initiate, develop, and recommend practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, improved quality, and reduced cost.
Directs, organizes, and engages in process and quality improvement initiatives.
Serves as the lead to provide structure, project management and direction for new and existing workflow transformation and other quality improvement and clinical standardization initiatives. Develops action and projects plans focused on quality improvement and clinical standardization.
Collaborate with leaders and clinical teams to assure that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
Leads compliance activities to ensure services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations, organizational policies and procedures, medical staff bylaws and accreditation/compliance requirements.
May serve as interim leadership
Partner with clinical stakeholders to document the inclusion of evidence-based practice guidelines and experiential knowledge. Formulate and revise algorithms, policies, procedures, pathways, and protocols. Collaborate with teams to provide expertise to guide use of technology, processes, effective project planning, and product delivery.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree In nursing, business, healthcare administration or related field
Preferred Master's Degree In nursing or related field
Preferred Doctorate In Nursing Practice (DNP)
7 years of relevant experience in healthcare Required
5 years of relevant experience in Clinical nursing or clinical care Preferred
5 years of relevant experience in Program Development Preferred
7 years of relevant experience working within an organization of size and complexity comparable to Corewell Health. Preferred
LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire. Highly Preferred
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Sitting: Frequently
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Driving: Occasionally
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Primary LocationSITE - Corewell Health Place Building B - 648 Monroe - Grand Rapids
Department NameClinical Standardization - QSE
Employment TypeFull time
ShiftDay (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours40
Hours of Work8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Days WorkedMonday to Friday
Weekend FrequencyN/A
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Beaumont Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
