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Keen Project Solutions LLC

Project Manager

Ankeny, IA · On-site

... performance, and serves as the central coordinator among designers, subcontractors, vendors, and ... I act with a continuous improvement mindset, low tech or high tech * I think differently to create ...

Keen Project Solutions LLC

Project Manager

Ankeny, IA · On-site

... performance, and serves as the central coordinator among designers, subcontractors, vendors, and ... improvement mindset, low tech or high tech I think differently to create value and solve problems ...

Keen Project Solutions LLC

Project Manager

Ankeny, IA · On-site

... performance, and serves as the central coordinator among designers, subcontractors, vendors, and ... I act with a continuous improvement mindset, low tech or high tech * I think differently to create ...

Project Sapiens

Project Manager

Cedar Rapids, IA · Remote

The Project Manager oversees all aspects of project delivery, including planning, execution ... Provide feedback for annual performance reviews for direct team members. * Desired Skills ...

Actalent

Project Manager

Des Moines, IA

Interest in continuous improvement and documenting lessons learned to enhance future project performance. * Motivation to grow within a structured project management career ladder with increasing ...

Actalent

Project Manager

Des Moines, IA

Interest in continuous improvement and documenting lessons learned to enhance future project performance. * Motivation to grow within a structured project management career ladder with increasing ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for performance improvement project manager in Iowa is $43.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.74 and $50.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Performance Improvement Project Manager vs Quality Improvement Coordinator?

AspectPerformance Improvement Project ManagerQuality Improvement Coordinator
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, PMPLean, Six Sigma, CQI
Work EnvironmentHealthcare, manufacturing, corporateHealthcare, clinical settings
Primary FocusLeading projects to enhance processes and efficiencyImplementing quality initiatives and compliance
Employer UsageOrganizations seeking process optimizationHealthcare facilities and hospitals

The Performance Improvement Project Manager and Quality Improvement Coordinator roles both focus on enhancing quality and efficiency. The Project Manager typically leads broader process improvement projects across various departments, often requiring project management certifications. In contrast, the Coordinator concentrates on implementing specific quality initiatives within healthcare settings, emphasizing compliance and clinical quality. Both roles are vital for organizational success but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

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Manager Clinical Care Experience- Accreditation and Readiness Midlands Market FT, Day

Prisma Health

Columbia, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Prisma Health rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 349 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

377th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsibility of operationalizing system strategy at the local level and across the continuum of care. Primary role is to ensure the local functional partners for (safety, quality, infection prevention, patient experience and patient advocacy) develop and mature their skills and execute on the Pulse clinical operating system. Collaborates with key stakeholders to manage and implement projects system-wide.
Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

  • Manages large scale projects from inception to implementation, involving key stakeholders in the process and using current Project Management methods. Follows project schedule and work plan, making adjustments and updating key stakeholders with on time completion. Stays current on PM best practices.

  • Utilizes continuous improvement best practices to identify gaps and leading measures to drive improvement in patient experience across the continuum of care. Helps to standardize processes across the system and within their functional team. Stays current on continuous improvement best practices.

  • Uses and can train teams on functional area digital solutions and applications. Follows all Joint Commission, CMS, other regulatory, legal and risk guidelines.

  • Empowers, supports and develops the functional teams and leaders across the organization in operationalizing system strategy. Champions and models One Prisma Health's mission to provide human centered care, providing a psychologically safe environment for the teams. Maintains strong interpersonal skills and demonstrates leading through influence.

  • Develops presentations and content that clearly links Pulse clinical operating system strategy to functional activities. Effectively presents data and strategy to leaders and caregivers.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • Job has direct and/or indirect supervision of team members that may include final budget authority, hire/termination authority, performance appraisal responsibility and disciplinary authority. Job will be considered a member of management staff at Prisma Health or affiliate and will have direct reports.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Master's Degree in Business, Organizational Development or Clinical field of study.

  • Experience - Five (5) years of experience in roles related to safety, quality, infection prevention, patient experience, patient advocacy.Experience working in a healthcare environment. Experience with performance improvement, project management and/or change management in healthcare preferred. Experience in leading large scale project design and implementation preferred.

In Lieu Of

  • In lieu of Master's Degree, minimum seven (7) years' experience in a healthcare setting in roles related to safety, quality, infection prevention, patient experience, or patient advocacy required. Experience in performance improvement, project management and/or change management preferred. Experience leading large scale project design and implementation preferred.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • Six sigma certifications preferred.

  • Project Management certification preferred.

  • Licensure related to functional area (safety, quality, infection prevention, patient experience or patient advocacy) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Basic computer skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

  • Mathematical skills

  • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

  • Able to use applicable data and continuous improvement best practices and methodologies to identify gaps and lead measures to drive improvement within their functional area.

  • Knowledge of project management and continuous improvement techniques and skill in leading through influence.

  • Knowledge and experience with utilizing continuous improvement methodologies preferred

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Corporate - Columbia - Taylor at Marion

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

70019540 Clinical Care Experience - Accreditation Readiness

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