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Director, Performance Improvement

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150.80 - $230.69/hr

The Director of Performance Improvement is responsible for the development of Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives and change related to projects and initiatives to improve Healthfirst's business ...

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A Performance Improvement Director is responsible for analyzing organizational processes and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. They work closely with leadership teams to identify areas for improvement, develop action plans, and track progress using data-driven methodologies. Their role often involves process optimization, employee training, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to drive continuous improvement and achieve business goals.

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Director - Performance Improvement

Landmark Medical Center

Woonsocket, RI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop, manage, and integrate a comprehensive Performance Improvement (PI) Program to improve quality, safety, satisfaction, and value.

  • Coordinate and manage hospital-wide performance improvement activities, including survey readiness and publicly reported quality initiatives.

  • Collaborate with administration and leadership to ensure the execution and communication of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety activities across all levels.

Job description

Overview

Position: Director of Performance Improvement

Location: Fully On-Site - Woonsocket, RI 

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been "A"rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

Responsibilities

The Performance Improvement Director develops, manages and integrates a comprehensive Performance Improvement (PI) Program to achieve unprecedented results in quality, efficiency, safety, satisfaction and value with transparency.

The Managerial oversight responsibility of the Performance Improvement Program is to develop and share best practices for improving performance in quality, safety, perception of care, value and efficiency; to develop/ maintain scorecards for all Service Lines with defining expected outcomes & benchmarks based on Quality, Safety, Satisfaction and Value; to complete Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment for the Service Lines. Responsible for coordinating and managing hospital wide performance improvement activities including continued survey readiness. Responsible for oversight of on going publicly reported quality initiatives undertaken by the organization, like Core Measures, Patient Satisfaction, etc. Work collaboratively with Administration and Leadership. Ensures execution and communication of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety activities occurs from the department level to Board of Trustees.

The scope of activities in managing the PI Program, includes creating collaborative customer relationships; planning appropriate group processes; creating & sustaining a participatory environment; guiding the group to appropriate & useful outcomes; building and maintaining professional knowledge; employing evidence-based practice; integrating best research with expertise & patient values for optimal care; working in interdisciplinary teams; application of performance improvement methodologies to minimize waste, decrease errors, increase efficiency and ultimately improve care and appropriate utilization of informatics to communicate, manage knowledge with clinical expertise and patient values for optimal care.

Team facilitation and experience with hospital accreditation standards and survey process preferred. Knowledge of local regulatory standards & OSHA regulations a plus

Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree required, preferably in a healthcare related field.
  • Masters Degree preferred.
  • State RN licensure or a License in healthcare field preferred.
  • 4 5 years healthcare experience. 1-4 years quality improvement experience.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Experience in reviewing charts for quality care issues. Detail oriented organizational skills. Must be able to handle multiple cases, directions and follow-through.
  • Good communication skills both verbally and written. Experience with Medical Staff communication.
  • Coordination of internal departments and external entities to ensure compliance with company policies, and state/federal regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Certified professional in healthcare quality preferred.

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