Project Manager Performance Improvement

OverviewIn 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARYCollaborates with clinical service lines in carrying out performance improvement projects/initiatives for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to address/strengthen patient safety, utilization of clinical resources and achievement of desired clinical outcomes. An incumbent serves as project manager for a variety of various management-level work teams, providing support, expertise and guidance in: 1) the application of accepted clinical quality improvement methodologies/tools; 2) data collection and statistical/operational analysis; 3) outcomes measurement; 4) risk assessment; 5) best practices research; 6) documenting and implementing process improvements; and 7) evaluating desired vs. actual clinical effectiveness of performance improvement efforts.Incumbents are also accountable for; maintaining current knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, patient safety goals, and other regulatory requirements impacting matters within assigned scope of responsibility; maintaining current knowledge of performance improvement methodologies and clinical informatics through regular review of the literature, attending conferences, participation in professional organizations, etc; identifies and validates evidence-based best practices in clinical practice and patient safety to guide clinical areas in performance improvement activities; researches nature/scope of impact on existing activities and makes appropriate recommendations.QualificationsEducation/Work Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare-related discipline, and five years of related work experience that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities, including experience in outcomes measurement, risk assessment, data analysis/reporting and management of clinical work teams.Master’s degree in a discipline related to the requirements of the position is desirable.Licensure/CertificationCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Nursing Commission.Pay Range$42.69 - $61.91 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.