Performance Improvement Specialist
NKC Health, Kansas City, MO, United States
Summary
Under the direction of the Performance Improvement (PI) Department leadership, the Performance Improvement Specialist is responsible for driving progress of robust process improvement projects; works collaboratively with key stakeholders, including process owners, organization leaders and physicians. This includes abstracting, validating and compiling data for quality and performance initiatives, identifying and presenting process opportunities. Provides organizational support in the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement to include, but not limited to regulatory survey readiness activities, disease‑specific care certifications and related clinical outcomes, patient safety‑related clinical outcomes, regulatory and contracted value related clinical outcomes.
Experience Three or more years of experience in clinical healthcare or performance improvement.
Special Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Proficient in MS Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficient in data applications and experience in data report writing preferred
Self‑motivation and ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team player and collaborate effectively with others
Special skills may be required for assigned areas of focus
Attention to detail, independently as needed
License / Certification Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri. Preferred: CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality), Lean Six Sigma Certification, PMP (Project Management Professional).
Education Required: Associates – Nursing. Preferred: Bachelors – Nursing.
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Experience Three or more years of experience in clinical healthcare or performance improvement.
Special Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Proficient in MS Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficient in data applications and experience in data report writing preferred
Self‑motivation and ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team player and collaborate effectively with others
Special skills may be required for assigned areas of focus
Attention to detail, independently as needed
License / Certification Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri. Preferred: CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality), Lean Six Sigma Certification, PMP (Project Management Professional).
Education Required: Associates – Nursing. Preferred: Bachelors – Nursing.
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