Performance Improvement Coordinator, QI, Care Transitions

INNOVATIVE. PROGRESSIVE. RECOGNIZED. OPTIMIZED.
 
IPRO, celebrating 25 years as one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations committed to excellence in healthcare services, has the following opportunity available for a

Performance Improvement Coordinator, Quality Improvement, Care Transitions

Working from IPRO’s Regional Office located in Albany, NY, this individual is responsible for identifying, implementing, and managing cross-setting quality improvement strategies within hospital, nursing home, home health, hospice, dialysis and physician practice settings. He/she works with the senior leadership, direct care and performance improvement professionals in these settings to ensure the implementation and ongoing internal monitoring of evidence-based interventions in a timely and effective manner. This individual also works with professional health care organizations and community-based organizations to enlist their support as partners in improving transitions of care across the health care continuum.

IPRO offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off - Medical & Dental - Flexible Spending Accounts - Disability Programs - Life Insurance Programs - Retirement Programs - Tuition Reimbursement, as well as others.

Please submit resume w/ cover letter, which MUST include salary requirements/history: to: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

IPRO, Attn: Human Resources/D. Rodriguez

1979 Marcus Avenue

Lake Success, NY 11042-1002

Fax: (516) 328-1551

While we are grateful for all interest expressed in employment with IPRO, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

For information about opportunities @ IPRO, visit us at www.ipro.org.

IPRO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; M/F/D/V

·         Strong communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to feedback quality improvement data and methods to interested parties with varying technical and clinical backgrounds.

·         Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care quality improvement. Experience with quality improvement research techniques and knowledge of disparities in the care of underserved populations.

·         Proven ability to manage large and complex quality improvement efforts or other programs.   

·         Must possess strong interpersonal and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with health professionals and internal staff.

·         Ability to travel to provider sites and conferences as required.

·         Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.

·         Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.

·         Computer proficiency with a developed knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

·         Ability to provide formal & informal presentations to internal staff & external customers.

Education & Experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in education, nursing, public administration, public policy, public health or related program that provides the skills needed to conduct performance improvement activities required.  A Master’s degree is preferred.

·         A minimum of two (2) years experience in health care quality improvement required.

·         Prior experience in the nursing home and/or physician office setting as an administrator or nurse is preferred.

·         Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or other quality certification preferred.