Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Standardization and Quality Improvement Specialist to join our dynamic team! Operating independently in autonomously, this pivotal role serves as a person to execute and manage clinical initiatives aimed at reduced cost and improved clinical outcomes. Focused on clinical projects to improve medical necessity and utilization management across diverse care areas, the ideal candidate brings a knowledge of the clinical care and evidence-based practice across inpatient and ambulatory environments, clinical operations and how to traverse multiple governance structures and teams. 

The ideal candidate has immense collaboration skills, and proficiency in change management.  Through rigorous analysis of existing processes, this role will engineer sustainable and quantifiable improvements, partnering with clinicians to develop care standards and optimize cost-efficiency in a clinical environment.

Key responsibilities include partnering with clinical stakeholders to integrate evidence-based guidelines, refine algorithms, policies and guidelines, and provide expertise in optimizing technology and streamlining project planning. Join us in our commitment to advancing healthcare's excellence through innovation, standardization, with a focus on impactful cost management!

Essential Functions

• Independently provides project management for new and existing programs and projects. Ensures required documentation, reporting, data collection and database utilization are performed in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares progress reports, study results and other reports as required.
• Collects and analyzes process, value and quality related data to initiate, develop, and recommend practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, improved quality, and reduced cost.
• Directs, organizes, and engages in process and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serves as the lead to provide structure, project management and direction for new and existing workflow transformation and other quality improvement and clinical standardization initiatives. Develops action and projects plans focused on quality improvement and clinical standardization.
• Collaborate with leaders and clinical teams to assure that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Leads compliance activities to ensure services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations, organizational policies and procedures, medical staff bylaws and accreditation/compliance requirements.
• May serve as interim leadership
• Partner with clinical stakeholders to document the inclusion of evidence-based practice guidelines and experiential knowledge. Formulate and revise algorithms, policies, procedures, pathways, and protocols. Collaborate with teams to provide expertise to guide use of technology, processes, effective project planning, and product delivery

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactive.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree In nursing, business, healthcare administration or related field
• 7 years of relevant experience in healthcare

Preferred

• Master's Degree In nursing or related field
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Manager or Supervision experience highly encouraged
• 5 years of relevant experience in Clinical nursing or clinical care
• 5 years of relevant experience in Program Development
• 7 years of relevant experience working within an organization of size and complexity comparable to Corewell Health
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire. Highly Preferred

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

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

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Clinical Standardization - QSE

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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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.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.