What are the responsibilities and job description for the Improvement Advisor position at UW Health?
Job Description
Work Schedule:
100%, day shift working Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. This is a work from home position.
To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We’ve included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.
Approved Remote Work States Listing
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We are seeking an Improvement Advisor to:
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
Work Schedule:
100%, day shift working Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. This is a work from home position.
To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We’ve included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.
Approved Remote Work States Listing
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking an Improvement Advisor to:
- Facilitate the Root Cause Analysis processes and meetings, coaching teams in identifying causal factors and developing action items.
- Coach and advise leaders, staff, and teams on continuous improvement related to patient safety events and/or concerns.
- Depend on skills including critical/systems thinking, problem framing/solving, active listening, humble inquiry and data driven decision-making and measurement to drive the improvement process.
- Navigate team dynamics, change management, and stakeholder engagement throughout the improvement process, often facilitating and managing strategic project work.
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Science, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field. 5 years of relevant quality improvement experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to experience below Required
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Health Science, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field Preferred
- 1 year experience with coaching teams, facilitating quality improvement; or 3 years of experience working in patient care or related job in a healthcare setting Required
- Experience facilitating quality improvement in a healthcare setting Preferred
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description