Overview

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate continuous quality improvement activities for assigned populations within the orthopedic service line.
• Work independently and lead specific work groups focused on enhancing quality and patient safety.
• Perform ongoing analyses of gaps in clinical care and barriers to care, aligning interventions with the organization's strategic plan.
• Facilitate the organization’s performance improvement processes in collaboration with project team leaders.
• Conduct training and educational programs for staff and physicians on performance improvement methodologies, data analysis, data processing, work simplification techniques, and other relevant topics related to quality improvement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in clinical healthcare or business preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is preferred; other advanced life support certifications may be required based on department specialty as per patient care policies.
• Experience in report writing and graphical display preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications is preferred.

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program providing counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results program, where participation in wellness initiatives earns points towards financial incentives in your paycheck! The more you engage, the more you earn!

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