Quality Improvement Specialist - Infection Prevention at Denver Health

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

62.25

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Reporting, Compliance, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement Methodologies, Employee Experience, Communication, Project Management, Change Management, Occupational Health Regulations, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, REDCap, Presentation Skills, Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are recruiting for a motivated Quality Improvement Specialist - Infection Prevention to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Infectious Disease Physicians Job Summary The Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality initiatives that enhance employee health and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is critical in advancing Denver Health employees' safety. The QI Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to drive measurable improvements in clinical care, operational processes, and workplace safety. Essential Functions: Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze data and build reports and presentations for leadership, peers, and committees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. (20%) Compliance: Be familiar with OSHA requirements and critically appraise Denver Health's adherence to these requirements. (10%) Process Improvement: Apply quality improvement methodologies (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) to evaluate workflows, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency. (20%) Scholarly Work: Present work on employee health initiatives with the academic community. (20%) Employee Experience: Collect and analyze feedback to inform strategies that improve access, coordination, and satisfaction with their interface with Infection Prevention and Occupational Health. (20%) Committee Participation: Facilitate or support quality committees, workgroups, and cross-departmental projects focused on clinical and operational improvement. (10%) Education: Master's Degree MPH preferred Required Work Experience: 1-3 years 1-3 years’ experience in healthcare quality improvement. Required Licenses: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Familiarity with occupational health regulations. Demonstrated knowledge of change management strategies Strong data analysis, writing, and reporting skills (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint required; REDCap recommended). Excellent communication and project management skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams. Strong verbal and written skills Shift Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $40.16 - $62.25 / hr Benefits Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3% On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Community resource navigation support Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Responsibilities

The Quality Improvement Specialist supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality initiatives to enhance employee health and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in clinical care and workplace safety.