Performance Improvement Specialist in Boulder, Colorado at Boulder Community Health

Performance Improvement Specialist
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

Full-time 40 hours a week — Days - Monday–Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Performance Improvement Specialist who will support quality and performance improvement initiatives, patient safety, regulatory, and support evidence-based practices. The position will also support the development of a culture of continuous improvement within the organization and facilitate organizational performance improvement events.

Leads and facilitates clinical and/or operational process improvement initiatives across the organization using clinical/process improvement methodologies, project management strategies, leadership, and change management skills to achieve outcome improvements. Collaborates with staff, leadership, and patients in multidisciplinary teams to strategize, develop and achieve goals for improving the delivery of consistently safe, effective, efficient, patient-centered, timely and equitable care.

Benefits:
•403(b)Retirement plan
•Education assistance program
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications:
Education or Formal Training
•Bachelor’s degree is required, with preference given to individuals with a degree in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Nursing or ancillary area (Medical Technologist, Pharmacist, Rad Technician).

Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)
•Evidence of relevant education/training in the areas of Lean, performance improvement, change management and/or project management

Experience
•Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a healthcare setting required.
•Minimum 3 years’ experience in healthcare quality improvement required.

Responsibilities:
•Conducts education and training in support of Performance Improvement methodologies.
•Develops and adheres to standard work to attain future state goals for assigned Improvement Projects.
•Ensures and promotes adherence Performance Improvement established standard work for RIE Activities across the organization to include, but not limited to, event preparation, A3 review, employment engagement, participant surveys and other event-related tasks.
•Embraces and upholds Encore! Values.
•Maintains a neat and professional appearance, demonstrates commitment and dependability.
•Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards.
•Is familiar with organization, department and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Utilities Management, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure.
•Meets standards of professional and ethical conduct.
•Establishes and maintains effective, professional working relationships with employees, department directors, physicians, other hospital departments, outside agencies and the public.•Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned while performing the position functions except when necessary, in the performance of the job responsibilities.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.