Performance Improvement Specialist
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Sfmc · Cape Girardeau, MOPrepare for this interview
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Requirements
- At least 3 years clinical, engineering or financial experience- required
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must have ability and desire to understand and teach statistical concepts of variation.
- Previous program development and implementation experience- preferred.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma- preferred
- Complete PI academy or equivalent- preferred
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Why Work at Saint Francis?
- Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region's leading healthcare system-recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.
- A Mission That Matters
- At Saint Francis, you're not just doing a job - you're part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.
- Mission
- To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.
- Vision
- To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
- Values You Can Feel Every Day
- Integrity: Doing what's right, even when no one is watching
- Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
- Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
- Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
- Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
- Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
- Excellence: Always striving to be the best
- Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end
- If You're Looking to Make a True Impact...
- Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.
Benefits
Additional Information
Current Saint Francis Colleagues - Please click HERE to login and apply. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for leading and monitoring assigned performance improvement projects; providing just-in-time PI coaching and training (including Lean, Six Sigma, Rapid Cycle Improvement, etc.) to all leaders and colleagues; coordinating all PI efforts within the assigned care site/business process; redesigning care delivery processes in partnership with improvement teams; and ensuring all projects yield sustained improvements. Leads the improvement projects for all key clinical processes to yield reliable care delivery systems. Results will be measured in terms of care efficiency, care effectiveness, quality and regulatory compliance. Promotes a responsive, supportive and learning environment through the personal demonstration of service excellence orientation, modeling the Saint Francis Healthcare System mission and values. Performs duties related to the business operations of the affiliate and exercises discretion and independent judgment. JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS Type: Full-time, 80 hours per 2 week pay period, with benefits Typical hours: Day Shift, 8a-4:30p, Monday-Friday Education: - Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing or Bachelor degree in healthcare related field- required Certification & Licensures: - BLS Certification-preferred - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) -preferred
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