Quality Improvement Facilitator

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JOB SUMMARY
Be at your best with an organization that equips you to do so.  Whose people unite in making lives better. At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., we help communities stay healthy and our region grow stronger through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. As part of our team you can expect professional stability, strong technological resources, and the advancement potential of a regional leader.

 

The Quality Improvement Facilitator  leads (facilitates) significant organizational change initiatives intended to improve clinical quality, patient safety and/or patient experience in an efficient, effective and timely manner within various clinical departments.  The position provides active leadership in the development and implementation of the organization's quality improvement, patient safety and risk management priorities and goals at all levels of the organization.  The facilitator serves as a resource for other clinical departments in quality improvement, and patient safety. The facilitator must be an effective collaborator with risk management and implement situational leadership skill sets which promote the development and implementation of performance improvement plans.  The Quality Improvement Facilitator will provide leadership to clinical departments as it relates to quality improvement and resource management, including the development of priorities and objectives, improvement methods and logistics.    The position also requires facilitation of teams or projects associated with accreditation, medical staff, licensure, regulations, clinical initiatives or patient safety strategies.

 

Communication often involves moderately complex problem solving on behalf of departments, and involves persons in similar or different disciplines.  Errors may have a significant impact on safety, legal compliance, confidentiality, fiscal results and patient care.  Reports to Nursing Quality and Transformations Administrator/Assistant Vice President of Nursing.  Receives guidance and direction from the Chief Nursing Officer/Vice president of Nursing and other senior leaders.  Knowledge of formal improvement process such as Quality and Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Production, Quality function deployment etc.  Apply knowledge of systems theory, systems dynamics, process design, human factors and ergonomics. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills interacting with colleagues individually  and collectively, in settings which may present substantial challenges.  Communicates clearly and effectively, orally and writing, using technology appropriately to meet the needs of the intended audience.  Communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels of the organization.   Demonstrates innovation and flexibility in problem solving

 

Based in Roanoke, VA, we are an award-winning, community-based network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Explore how joining a regional leader can enhance your ability to learn, grow, and succeed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field or Equivalent 8 years experience required. Masters Degree Preferred/ Preference will be given to Registered Nurses with diverse clinical experience and/or experience in Quality Improvement, Patient Safety or Risk Management.

EXPERIENCE: Five years experience in clinical setting or demonstrated skill leading quality and/or patient safety improvement projects in complex organizational environments preferred

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION: Certification required - defined by area: CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) preferred; CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management) or CPPS (Certified Professional in Patient Safety) acceptable. Must have plan to obtain at least one of these certifications within 2 years of hire.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and initiative. Proven ability to understand and apply analytical tools and make process improvement recommendations. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software and able to learn other software as needed. Good project management and team dynamic skills in order to facilitate change and achievement of defined outcomes. Must be able to work with minimal amount of supervision

OUR VALUES
Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what's right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

 
REQUISITION NUMBER: 101575 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full time 
LOCATION: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Rehab Building 
SHIFT: Day 
SHIFT DETAILS: Monday - Friday; Some early/late days as needed
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An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. MAKE YOUR TOMORROW WITH US.

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