Banner Health
Quality Improvement Specialist
Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen. Apply today! You will work at Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, AZ. Teamwork is strong in this department and Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital are truly a collaborative environment between nursing, physicians, and other therapies. Join us as we improve the lives of the patients we care for through outstanding nursing care. Bring your passion for quality patient care that supports our nonprofit mission "Making healthcare easier, so life can be better." This mission statement drives the Quality Team to remain focused on the consumer. As a Quality Improvement Specialist, you will work alongside a team dedicated to reducing variation and increasing reliability across the facility, and the entire Banner Health system. You will have the opportunity to participate in implementation of evidence-based practices and projects to improve patient care. You will work 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care. Position Summary
This position supports high reliability in clinical performance through ongoing assessment of performance, prioritizes clinical improvement activities, facilitates performance improvement, and promotes successful implementation to achieve entity/system targets. This role requires strong communication, collaboration, teamwork, and change management skills in order to achieve desired results across the continuum of care. This role serves as a quality SME to Leaders throughout the facility. Core Functions
Quality Leadership and Integration Performance and Process Improvement Population Health and Care Transitions Health Data Analytics Patient Safety Regulatory and Accreditation Quality Review and Accountability Professional Engagement Responsibilities cross all levels of internal customers including the department, facility and system, and external customers including but not limited to the medical staff, the community, regulatory bodies and state agencies. Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelors degree. Requires a proficiency level typically attained with five years clinical experience OR quality improvement experience. Requires Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Certified Professional Patient Safety (CPPS) certification within 3 years of being in the job and obtaining Quality work experience. For individuals in this role prior to June 1, 2025, CPHQ or CPPS must be obtained within 3 years. Preferred Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred. Masters Degree is preferred. Experience with process improvement, regulatory/accreditation programs, data management, and analysis including graphic development and presentations is highly desirable. If in a profession that requires licensure, current licensure/certification/registration is required for state worked. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy:
Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen. Apply today! You will work at Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, AZ. Teamwork is strong in this department and Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital are truly a collaborative environment between nursing, physicians, and other therapies. Join us as we improve the lives of the patients we care for through outstanding nursing care. Bring your passion for quality patient care that supports our nonprofit mission "Making healthcare easier, so life can be better." This mission statement drives the Quality Team to remain focused on the consumer. As a Quality Improvement Specialist, you will work alongside a team dedicated to reducing variation and increasing reliability across the facility, and the entire Banner Health system. You will have the opportunity to participate in implementation of evidence-based practices and projects to improve patient care. You will work 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care. Position Summary
This position supports high reliability in clinical performance through ongoing assessment of performance, prioritizes clinical improvement activities, facilitates performance improvement, and promotes successful implementation to achieve entity/system targets. This role requires strong communication, collaboration, teamwork, and change management skills in order to achieve desired results across the continuum of care. This role serves as a quality SME to Leaders throughout the facility. Core Functions
Quality Leadership and Integration Performance and Process Improvement Population Health and Care Transitions Health Data Analytics Patient Safety Regulatory and Accreditation Quality Review and Accountability Professional Engagement Responsibilities cross all levels of internal customers including the department, facility and system, and external customers including but not limited to the medical staff, the community, regulatory bodies and state agencies. Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelors degree. Requires a proficiency level typically attained with five years clinical experience OR quality improvement experience. Requires Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Certified Professional Patient Safety (CPPS) certification within 3 years of being in the job and obtaining Quality work experience. For individuals in this role prior to June 1, 2025, CPHQ or CPPS must be obtained within 3 years. Preferred Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred. Masters Degree is preferred. Experience with process improvement, regulatory/accreditation programs, data management, and analysis including graphic development and presentations is highly desirable. If in a profession that requires licensure, current licensure/certification/registration is required for state worked. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: