Sanford Health · 22 hours ago
Performance Improvement Specialist - Sanford Ambulance | Fargo - Part Time
Fargo, ND
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24/hr - $38.50/hrSanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. The Performance Improvement Specialist will oversee efforts to ensure high-quality patient care by analyzing clinical outcomes and developing performance improvement plans, while also advising management on risk management and compliance with healthcare regulations.
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Responsibilities
Oversee efforts to assure the highest possible quality of patient/resident care through the regular ongoing analysis, review and evaluation of clinical outcomes, patient/resident experience scores; provide support through development of performance improvement (PI) plans
Responsible for advising management on all potential areas of risk and loss and for advising on decisions on how to best minimize or eliminate loss
Plan, organize, develop and coordinate additional associated and designated programs within the facility and/or setting in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such functions
Identify, report, and assist in controlling these programs, implementations, changes, etc. throughout the facility
Responsible for advising management on all potential areas of risk and loss and for advising administration on decisions on how to best minimize or eliminate loss
May also be involved in the claims management and incident reporting process based on the needs of the facility and department demands
Will analyze and synthesize data to maximize utilization of data in clinical decision-making, business and strategic initiative
Coordinates educational activities associated with orientation, ongoing training and accuracy if needed, based on findings
Will have working knowledge of regulations regarding data collection, submission and documentation
Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution
Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing advanced and efficient approaches to performing business related activities
Responsible to comply with all regulatory agency requirements with skills associated in quality and risk management, including a broad knowledge base of healthcare health services, infection control, safety, and health regulations and standards
Qualification
Required
Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)
Currently licensed with the applicable State Nursing Board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges as required by position
Performance improvement/assurance personnel with nursing backgrounds can maintain their license without seeking additional hours based on role's responsibilities
If working in the Emergency Medical Services department, a Paramedic license will work in lieu of a nursing license
Must hold national registry status at a Paramedic level
Depending on state requirements, individuals may need to have a state license
Additional licensures as required depending upon state; Paramedic (PAR) Certification, National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS)100, 200, 700, and 800 completed and continued education hour's as mandated by accreditation
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan
Work/life balance benefits
A generous time off package
Company
Sanford Health
Sanford is a healthcare company providing research, education and clinical care.
Founded in 1894
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Baier Roger
CEO
Bill Gassen
President & Chief Executive Officer
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