Performance Improvement Coordinator

• Location: Wichita, KS. 67214
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi St Francis
• Department: Trauma Services
• Schedule: Days l Full-time l 8:00am-5:00pm

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures.
• Research, develop/acquire and implement improvement systems, methodologies and tools to improve operations.
• Provide on-site training and follow-up for performance improvement teams.
• Perform regulatory documentation preparation, submission, and maintenance. Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assist in policy, procedure and contract review process. Coordinate quality improvement initiatives.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• Trauma ICU Expertise: A minimum of 1 year of recent, hands-on experience in a dedicated Trauma Intensive Care Unit.
• Leadership Foundation: At least 1 year of experience serving in a Charge Nurse capacity, demonstrating the ability to manage unit flow and mentor staff.