Improvement Specialist OB Units

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What can you Expect as an Improvement Specialist?

The Improvement Specialist supports quality improvement initiatives to achieve the highest patient outcomes and assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating performance improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

• Skills to understand and interpret data
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment and interact with frontline staff
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills required as related to various aspects of patient care and to lead others
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking/standing
• Coordinate and assess new clinical design projects.
• Conduct yearly operational assessments and prioritize quality, cost, and service goals.
• Lead or co-facilitate teams based on annual assessments and goals, and in clinical design meetings/committees
• Create a supportive environment for redesign efforts.
• Assess team development stages and strategize to meet goals; coach and advise team members; mentor staff and units
• Communicate improvements to teams, staff, managers, and administrators.
• Track progress towards goals and identify needs for practice redesign.
• Collect and present data on process improvements.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Ensure patient care remains central in clinical design projects.
• Influence staff acceptance of practice changes.
• Integrate cost-saving opportunities into practice changes.
• Consult with stakeholders to finalize and advance project goals.
• Role model data analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Participate in professional organizations for personal growth.
• Communicate clinical design efforts through presentations and publications.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

How does UPMC Support our Employees?

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

Shifts/Hours: This position will work primarily daylight shifts and may be required to work an off-shift or weekend depending on department needs.

*Hours are subject to change based on business needs.