What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Quality Coordinator position at C0034 Franciscan Health Munster?
Franciscan Health Munster Campus 701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321 WHAT WE NEED Quality improvement expert WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Ongoing clinical excellence requires someone monitoring and analyzing performance initiatives. The support from our Quality Coordinators helps us maintain and improve our outcomes. It’s the sort of job that requires up-to-date knowledge of guidelines and requirements. You might feel like you’re only focused on data; in fact, you are focused on improving patient care. Are you thorough and detail-oriented? Are you organized and efficient? Can you present well to a team? We have a special place that needs your skills. WHAT YOU WILL DO Provide leadership in the development of evidence-based policies (EBP), procedures and protocols, and best practice models for patient care within Quality specialty area. Collect and analyze date to monitor and document outcomes and cost effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives. Interact with the community, regulatory, and government agencies to assure current knowledge of EBP guidelines and mandated requirements of patient care. Lead multidisciplinary teams to implement innovative performance improvement programs with a focus on meeting the needs of the patient across the full continuum of care. Conduct clinical inquiries to improve patient care. Lead and participate in research to enable clinical practice reform. Assist in the development, implementation and presentation of educational programs related to QI. WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED Identify personal learning needs. Seek opportunity for continued learning. Participate in development and implementation of evidence-based standards of care. Utilize time productively. Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate to the appropriate people, teams or committees. Demonstrate flexibility in staffing and adaptability to changes in patient care practice. Exercise safe judgement in decision making. Demonstrate tact and understanding when dealing with others. Respond in a positive manner to constructive criticism. Participate in a professional organization. Qualifications Preferred Bachelor's Degree 2 years experience in acute general hospital Required 3 years experience in Utilization Management and/or Quality Improvement Required 1 year supervisory experience Preferred TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Up to 20% EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
