Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

About Grosse Pointe Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in the nation. It is a Magnet-designated facility that provides exceptional nursing and advanced care services for our patients. This facility is home to The James and Patricia Anderson Surgical Center, a leading-edge, hybrid surgical unit that offers advanced technologies to perform a wide variety of procedures. It is also home to the Cotton Family Birth Center which has received the Baby Friendly designation by Baby-Friendly USA.

Scope of work

Supports projects throughout the organization including both clinical and non-clinical areas to accomplish measurable quality improvement. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing processes and helps to develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable clinical quality improvement. Collects and analyzes process and quality data to initiate, develop, and recommend operational practices and procedures that focus on enhanced quality outcomes.

• Supports and drives improvement activities for accountable areas based on organizational priorities (project management, measurable deliverables, milestones, and data informed strategy).
• Serves as a liaison between various departments across the Spectrum Health System. Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a change agent to key stakeholders. Also ensures continuity and coordination of services with appropriate utilization of resources. Responsible for stakeholder management across collaboration within dept and organizational resources.
• Drives continuous assessment and improvements using appropriate tools and methodology within the business, assists stakeholders and process owners in prioritizing improvement opportunities.
• Competent at improvement science to drive quality performance in regulatory, accreditation and publicly-reported programs.
• Analyze, interpret and communicate benchmarked quality data and trends to identify opportunities and improve outcomes.
• Continuously develop quality improvement knowledge and skills for the organization.
• Support strategic quality goal setting to influence strategic priorities.
• Support compliance of accreditation/TJC for quality chapters.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree or equivalent Healthcare related field
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Healthcare related field

• 2 years of relevant experience Quality improvement, performance improvement, project management or similar role Required
• 1 year of relevant experience Participation on improvement initiatives Preferred

• At least one Certification from preferred list - Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), IHI Open School preferred
• Professional in Healthcare Quality, Certified (CPHQ) - NAHQ National Association for Healthcare Quality Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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