Performance Improvement Engineer

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

·    A Master’s degree in a healthcare related field with 1-3 years’ experience in healthcare outcomes and performance improvement initiatives/techniques (which may include clinical care); or a Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field with 3-5 years’ experience in healthcare outcomes and performance improvement initiatives/techniques (which may include clinical care); or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

·    Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power Point and Excel; ability to format tables, retrieve data via queries, and create presentations via PowerPoint.

·    Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable Qualifications

·    A Bachelor’s degree in nursing. 

·    A current Iowa RN license.

·    Specific training and certification in performance improvement techniques e.g., Six Sigma Green or Black Belt. 

·    Professional certification related to healthcare quality (i.e. CPHQ, ASQ).

·    Previous clinical experience in an academic medical center.

·    Some knowledge of University and Regent policies, procedures, and regulations.

Application Process: 

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

This job opening is on extended advertising and must be posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on 1/21/2020. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Regarding references: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process.