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A Day in the Life of a PI Clinical Project Specialist
The Performance Improvement Clinical Projects Specialist is responsible for ongoing coordination, management, and support of clinical projects aligning with organizational priorities, quality standards, accreditation requirements, and strategic objectives. This position will utilize expert process improvement and project management skills to facilitate multidisciplinary performance improvement projects that promote quality patient care, increase customer satisfaction, and support strategic organizational initiatives.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
- Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- ANCC Magnet Hospital
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service
Here is What You Will Be Doing:
- Provides expert clinical guidance in assessing, planning, and managing evidence-based projects to support safe quality patient care. Promotes a culture of safety and quality.
- Leads or supports multidisciplinary performance improvement project teams, to include staff, leader, physician, and board member stakeholders.
- Identifies current resources and best practices to support the needs and objectives of clinical projects initiated through the Performance Improvement department.
- Builds project teams and develops project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timeline.
- Reviews, tracks, and evaluates clinical projects, utilizing and analyzing data and performance metrics to measure effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and support informed decision-making
- Leads the development and coordination of performance improvement training initiatives that prepare nursing staff and providers to effectively implement and sustain clinical performance improvement projects
- Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to integrate project outcomes into sustainable policies, procedures, and best practices that drive continuous improvement.
- Monitors project progress and communicates status updates, milestones, challenges, and recommendations to the Director of Performance Improvement and other stakeholders
- Applies established performance improvement, Lean management, and change management principles in accordance with organizational standards and departmental expectations
- Promotes a culture of continuous improvement by coaching teams on Lean principles, process optimization, problem-solving, and effective change adoption.
Desired Skills
- Deep understanding of Lean project management principles, Change Management models, with demonstrated experience applying these core principles
- Solid communication skills as defined through CRMC TrueCare Behavior Standards
- Expert attention to details; ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, and problem-solve using critical thinking skills within the scope of duties
- Solid working knowledge and understanding of clinical workflows
- Solid ability to articulate information to both clinical and non-clinical staff that fosters mutual understanding
- Ability to work independently and make solid independent judgments
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, email, intranet, internet, and other electronic/virtual systems
Here is What You Need
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a health profession, healthcare science, or allied health sciences
- Five (5) or more years of experience in a clinical care setting
- Advanced Lean Training certificate
- Change Management Practitioner certificate
Nice to Have
- Master's degree or higher
- Lean or Change Management experience
- Healthcare management experience
About Cheyenne Regional
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!