Reporting to the Senior Patient Safety & Improvement Manager, as part of the wider Patient Safety Team, this post is responsible for delivery of the Trust’s Quality Strategy and vision to ensure ‘Excellent Care for all’ through the delivery of safe, effective and high quality services, that ensure the people who use our services, their families, carers and visitors receive a positive experience.

Under the direction of the Senior Patient Safety & Improvement Manager the post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and expertise to support the investigation of incidents and complaints, ensuring the completion of duty of candour, and the identification of areas for improvement/lessons and best practice and the development of improvement plans.

Interview date W/C 25 March 2024

Please note: There will be a short test at interview

Quality Improvement and Investigation Lead - Band 7

Croydon Health Services offers a new and exciting opportunity to join the Patient Safety Team in the role of Quality Improvement and Investigation Lead. This is a pivotal position in our Safety team, supporting clinical teams, to ensure safe and effective care to the people of Croydon, who use our services. This post will lead the investigation function, overseeing a small team, to provide a leadership, investigatory expertise, whilst ensuring quality-led reporting to the Trust's senior management team. This post-holder will be responsible for the identification of lessons learned as a result of effective incident and complaint investigation.

You will need extensive experience in safety incident investigation methodology, ideally in health care but similar experience in environments such as corporate or public sector investigatory roles will be welcome.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.

These include:
• Croydon University Hospital
• Purley Hospital
• The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
• Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside
• A minor injuries unit in New Addington

The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our Vision:

“Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it”

Our 5 key ‘Here for you’ promises to the people of Croydon are:

• You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff
• You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff
• You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians
• You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to home
• You feel it’s getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services

We are one of 17 Trusts in the country who have been accepted as national pioneers on staff engagement and empowerment, through the adoption of "Listening into Action" as a new way of working. The approach we are taking to “Listening into Action” is new and different.

The detailed job description and main responsibilities are provided in full int he attached Job Description and Person Specification therefore please review that document for full details


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Mar 2024

The detailed job description and main responsibilities are provided in full int he attached Job Description and Person Specification therefore please review that document for full details

About Wayne Hospital

Recognized by the US News & World Report as a high-performing facility in congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure, and maternal services. It has been serving the community since 1957 and has a long-standing partnership with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help handle a variety of health and communicable disease concerns.

Scope of Work

Supports projects throughout the organization including both clinical and non-clinical areas to accomplish measurable quality improvement. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing processes and helps to develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable clinical quality improvement. Collects and analyzes process and quality data to initiate, develop, and recommend operational practices and procedures that focus on enhanced quality outcomes.

• Supports and drives improvement activities for accountable areas based on organizational priorities (project management, measurable deliverables, milestones, and data informed strategy).
• Serves as a liaison between various departments across the Corewell Health System. Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a change agent to key stakeholders. Also ensures continuity and coordination of services with appropriate utilization of resources. Responsible for stakeholder management across collaboration within department and organizational resources.
• Drives continuous assessment and improvements using appropriate tools and methodology within the business, assists stakeholders and process owners in prioritizing improvement opportunities.
• Competent at improvement science to drive quality performance in regulatory, accreditation and publicly-reported programs.
• Analyze, interpret and communicate benchmarked quality data and trends to identify opportunities and improve outcomes.
• Continuously develop quality improvement knowledge and skills for the organization.
• Support strategic quality goal setting to influence strategic priorities.
• Support compliance of accreditation/TJC for quality chapters.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree or equivalent Healthcare related field
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Healthcare related field

• 2 years of relevant experience Quality improvement, performance improvement, project management or similar role Required
• 1 year of relevant experience Participation on improvement initiatives Preferred

• At least one Certification from preferred list - Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), IHI Open School preferred
• Professional in Healthcare Quality, Certified (CPHQ) - NAHQ National Association for Healthcare Quality Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred

Primary Location

SITE - Wayne Hospital - 33155 Annapolis - Wayne

Department Name

Quality Safety and Experience - CH East

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

Hours of Work

variable

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

N/A

CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Primary Location

SITE - Priority Health - 1239 E Beltline - Grand Rapids

Department Name

PH - Operations Development and Quality

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Anticipated salary range: $65,500 - $93,500

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 05/06/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Work schedule is: 10:00am - 6:30pm (or until the work is complete) Monday-Friday. Weekends may also be requested based on business needs.

What Inventory Control Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

Inventory Management is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning and customer forecasting systems, supply planning, product deployment and expediting processes, and the development and implementation of a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements.

Responsibilities: 

• Directs and manages a team of inventory control warehouse associates to account for timely distribution and receipt of products and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved. 

• Oversees all inventory control operations which includes; managing the flow of goods, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient and accurate warehouse operations.

• Oversees the completion of SOX Reporting requirements, participates in QA events, reporting and resolution of Inbound and Outbound discrepancy, processing of customer returns, error resolution, cycle count compliance, profiling assistance and service issues.

• Implements best practices and maintains accurate inventory records.

• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and works to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventory. 

• Drives and participates in continuous improvement projects and initiatives. 

• Performs daily scheduling of the work force to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate, and ship merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner.

• Develops and maintains an inventory tracking system.

• Evaluates inventory levels, reorder points, and stock availability regularly.

• Monitors and reports inventory accuracy and shrinkage.

• Designs and implements inventory control procedures.

• Examines raw material levels and identify shortages.

• Documents daily shipments and deliveries for replenishment

• Avoids excessive surplus or inefficiencies by properly ordering new supplies.

• Actively engages in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals. 

• Collaborates with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups on a daily basis. 

• Interviews and makes hiring decisions for lead and associate level roles.   

• Maintains general responsibility for disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensure a productive work climate in the warehouse operation. 

• Prepares ad hoc reports, as necessary using Excel (or any other necessary programs) 

• Reviews attendance/PTO records and ensures scheduling is maintained.  

• Holds staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities.

• Majority of workday is spent on the floor while balancing administrative duties. 

• Manages Deselect report daily to clear all inventory issues.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus 

• 2-3 years related experience preferred. 

• Strong organizational skills are desired for success in this role

• Prior experience with inventory control, continuous improvement projects and initiatives 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Previous experience leading a team. 

• High level knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)  

• Experience working within ERP’s (SAP or Manhattan) preferred.   

• Experience driving MHE equipment.

What is expected of you and others at this level:

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned area. 

• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors. 

• Applies expertise to solve standard and non-standard problems within own area. 

• Role models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conduct 

• Provides direction in discussing and creating development plans. 

• Provides input into succession planning process for own work area.  

• Aligns individual goals for self and others with work area/functional goals. 

• Builds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing style. 

• Works within budgetary/ financial objectives set by manager, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within own area. 

• Builds customer relationships, interprets customer needs and assesses their business requirements. 

• Leverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learnings with others. 

• Resolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processes. 

• Works/brainstorms with work team and provides suggestions for solutions that contain the appropriate level of risk; ensures work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellence. 

​

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To read and review this privacy notice click here

About the Unit

This Department drives Quality, Safety, and Experience (QSE) initiatives for their local hospitals set forth by regional and systemwide QSE initiative and goals.  This department works with Executive teams, clinical teams, Directors, Managers, and Medical staff to analyze data and outcomes in order to drive quality improvement work that is aligned with our QSE goals.  The QSE department implements and operationalizes best practices and quality improvement methodology to achieve desired Quality and Safety Outcomes. Hybrid with 3 days/week on site minimum. Travel to facilities in Metro Detroit is REQUIRED.

About Royal Oak Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.

Scope of work

Drives the Quality, Safety, and Experience (QSE) program for their assigned hospital(s) and/or other service area(s). Working with key stakeholders such as the Executive Team, Directors, Medical Directors, and Medical Staff. This individual will understand Corewell Health system-level and local goals, and to co-develop the roadmap of work necessary to achieve them. Works with other QSE leadership to adhere to best practice in implementing and operationalizing evidence-based practice and improvement methodology that is in alignment with System QSE.

• Provides guidance and feedback to improvement teams and leaders on skill development and team effectiveness. Actively participates and contributes to System-wide training courses on quality, safety, and experience.
• Creating, maintaining, communicating, and executing program goals, strategy, and roadmap. Liaisons with executive team within the regional location. Ability to evaluate performance of location in the context of the overall Corewell Health performance in QSE. Can bring insights and best practice to advance the performance of the regional location.
• Maintain effective business partnerships to ensure goals and understood and work is prioritized appropriately to achieve those goals. Use of data and influence to highlight strengths and success as well as opportunities for improved performance. Ability to coach towards excellence and overcome barriers to achieve outcomes.
• Coordinates and integrates work of improvement teams members throughout their hospital or other designated area while maintaining a visible leadership presence locally and within the corporate team, as appropriate. Connects with regional and system functional leadership to stays abreast of new developments in healthcare quality, safety, and experience and provides updates and reference material to the Spectrum Health Quality Committees including board subcommittees as required.
• Participates with system staff to implement clinical outcome measures for quality improvement, patient and staff safety, patient/family experience, cost and complication reduction, benchmarking, and the implementation of evidence-based medicine.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree in healthcare administration, business administration, nursing or related field
• Preferred Master's Degree MPH, MBA or other related area
• 10 years of relevant experience Performance management, quality improvement, patient safety, patient experience and outcome reporting Required
• 5 years of relevant experience leadership role in a healthcare environment. Required
• Creating, communicating, and executing on vision, strategy, and roadmaps, building relationships with diverse stakeholders, and leading and influencing cross-functional teams in creating successful initiatives, without formal authority. Required
• Experience in working with nursing leaders and physicians from diverse backgrounds and perspectives in acute, ambulatory, chronic, and preventive care environments. Required
• Experience in hospitals in a community hospital private practice environment. Required
• Clinical related experience. Preferred
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan preferred

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Quality Safety and Experience - CH East

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

About the Unit

This Department drives Quality, Safety, and Experience (QSE) initiatives for their local hospitals set forth by regional and systemwide QSE initiative and goals.  This department works with Executive teams, clinical teams, Directors, Managers, and Medical staff to analyze data and outcomes in order to drive quality improvement work that is aligned with our QSE goals.  The QSE department implements and operationalizes best practices and quality improvement methodology to achieve desired Quality and Safety Outcomes. Hybrid with 3 days/week on site minimum. Travel to facilities in Metro Detroit is REQUIRED

About Grosse Pointe Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in the nation. It is a Magnet-designated facility that provides exceptional nursing and advanced care services for our patients. This facility is home to The James and Patricia Anderson Surgical Center, a leading-edge, hybrid surgical unit that offers advanced technologies to perform a wide variety of procedures. It is also home to the Cotton Family Birth Center which has received the Baby Friendly designation by Baby-Friendly USA.

Scope of work

Drives the Quality, Safety, and Experience (QSE) program for their assigned hospital(s) and/or other service area(s). Working with with key stakeholders such as the Executive Team, Directors, Medical Directors, and Medical Staff. This individual will understand Corewell Health system-level and local goals, and to co-develop the roadmap of work necessary to achieve them. Works with other QSE leadership to adhere to best practice in implementing and operationalizing evidence-based practice and improvement methodology that is in alignment with System QSE.

• Provides guidance and feedback to improvement teams and leaders on skill development and team effectiveness. Actively participates and contributes to System-wide training courses on quality, safety, and experience.
• Creating, maintaining, communicating, and executing program goals, strategy, and roadmap. Liaisons with executive team within the regional location. Ability to evaluate performance of location in the context of the overall Corewell Health performance in QSE. Can bring insights and best practice to advance the performance of the regional location.
• Maintain effective business partnerships to ensure goals and understood and work is prioritized appropriately to achieve those goals. Use of data and influence to highlight strengths and success as well as opportunities for improved performance. Ability to coach towards excellence and overcome barriers to achieve outcomes.
• Coordinates and integrates work of improvement teams members throughout their hospital or other designated area while maintaining a visible leadership presence locally and within the corporate team, as appropriate. Connects with regional and system functional leadership to stays abreast of new developments in healthcare quality, safety, and experience and provides updates and reference material to the Spectrum Health Quality Committees including board subcommittees as required.
• Participates with system staff to implement clinical outcome measures for quality improvement, patient and staff safety, patient/family experience, cost and complication reduction, benchmarking, and the implementation of evidence-based medicine.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree in healthcare administration, business administration, nursing or related field
• Preferred Master's Degree MPH, MBA or other related area
• 10 years of relevant experience Performance management, quality improvement, patient safety, patient experience and outcome reporting Required
• 5 years of relevant experience leadership role in a healthcare environment. Required
• Creating, communicating, and executing on vision, strategy, and roadmaps, building relationships with diverse stakeholders, and leading and influencing cross-functional teams in creating successful initiatives, without formal authority. Required
• Experience in working with nursing leaders and physicians from diverse backgrounds and perspectives in acute, ambulatory, chronic, and preventive care environments. Required
• Experience in hospitals in a community hospital private practice environment. Required
• Clinical related experience. Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan preferred

#Nursingeast324

Primary Location

SITE - Grosse Pointe Hospital - 468 Cadieux - Grosse Pointe

Department Name

Quality Safety and Experience - CH East

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Operations Control Officer Royal Oak 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Security - Royal Oak

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 26, 2024

Department:

72006301 Central Lab Administration

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Provides advisory support in continuous performance improvement initiatives and regulatory requirements. Facilitates care improvement projects. Coordinates reviews and conducts investigations. Serves as a resource.

Key Position Details:

• Oversight of Hospitals, Clinics and Central Labs
• 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)
• 8 hours per day
• Day shift
• No weekends
• ASQ certification preferred

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Monitors quality and patient safety.
  • Verifies, organizes, analyzes and maintains quality performance data.
  • Identifies areas of patient populations for study.
  • Conducts investigations and facilitates interdisciplinary reviews.
  • Coordinates reviews.
• Guides continuous process improvement.
  • Supports competencies in performance.
  • Attends and contributes on committees and with teams.
  • May provide training.
• Tracks and provides regulatory information, requirements and performance measures.
  • May track and communicate recalls and safety alerts.
  • May support annual external surveys.
• Guides projects and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Facilitates care improvement projects.
  • Identifies and presents best practice.
  • Serves as a resource.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care, Nursing, Process and Performance Improvement, Project Management or other related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• 2 to 5 years experience in health care required and
• 0 to 2 years experience in electronic medical records, internet navigation and research, Microsoft Office Suite required
• 0 to 2 years experience in quality improvement or project management in a hospital setting, medical staff quality, credentialing, regulatory standards preferred

Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday.  This career site is for external applicants only.

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. 

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Patient Safety and Quality Coordinator

The Patient Safety & Quality Project Manager leads, manages, and supports system wide projects to improve quality outcomes and reduce safety events across the Bronson System.  The Project Manager must be experienced in leading teams and able to facilitate system-wide transformation and culture change to produce optimal outcomes.  This individual works with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and executives to evaluate, assess and plan for improvement.  The Project Manager also measures and evaluates the data to determine effectiveness of change.

• Bachelor's degree (BSN or BS) and three to five years of experience including clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• 1-2 years of experience specific to leading teams is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and/or Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use fine motor skills to operate a personal computer and other office equipment and to tolerate repetitive motions.  The employee is frequently required to verbally communicate with others.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, the ability to adjust focus.
• Must  demonstrate ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job.
• Must demonstrate high level of ability to analyze and interpret complex data and turning this into information usable to drive improvement of clinical outcomes.
• Experience working directly with physicians and leaders to set goals, incentives and establish measures of success.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement change management.
• Demonstrated skills in performance improvement tools and methodologies within a complex healthcare organization and/or large multi-specialty physician group practice. This must be coupled with demonstrated success in the management of clinical process improvement and patient safety science as well as a proven track record in the application of such.
• Regularly communicates both orally and in writing with physicians, management and healthcare professionals to make presentations, discuss findings, answer questions, and obtain or exchange information pertinent to their information requirements.
• Requires excellent communication skills and a positive customer relations orientation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Management responsibilities that identifies and analyzes project scope and objectives for alignment with the overall strategic plan.
• Responsible for managing multiple projects ranging in scope from low complexity to high complexity and single entity to system wide.
• Acts as a change agent to lead the system through times of changing priorities and focus.
• Interfaces with a wide range of individuals from executive level to front line staff, external organizations and physicians.
• Analyze large data sets to determine opportunities for improvement.
• Create and lead multidisciplinary team to identify gaps in care and develop and implement action plans.
• Presents recommendations to System and Entity Committees including Performance Improvement Committees, Medical Executive Committees, the Executive Team and the Board Quality Committee.
• Applies and mentors/coaches high reliability principles.
• Provides education and coaching to department based and hospital PI committees regarding quality measures, tactics and action plans.
• Develops, coaches and mentors staff on an ongoing basis.
• Provides direct support to Patient Safety and Quality management.

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

1506 Patient Safety And Quality (BHG)

Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 6:45am to 3:15pm

Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment to construct clean accurate sets which are in good repair by using special techniques and procedures of Universal Barrier Precautions.

• Follows procedures for manual cleaning process.

• Follows procedures for automated cleaning process.

• Proper use of chemicals and knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) forms.

• Practices Universal precautions, Infection Control policies and observes safe work practices.

• Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding sharps, punctures and other potential risks.

• Operates decontam machinery in strict accordance with departmental procedures.

• Adheres to using personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in decontam.

2. Distributes instruments sets to ensure receipt by departments in a timely manner as directed by supervisory staff, as requested by customers and as deemed necessary by technician.

• Deliver sterile cart to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS) in a timely manner.

• Accurately delivers sterile items in the correct location as designated in Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

• Responds to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS)'s requests in a timely manner.

3. Prepares surgical instruments and related supplies to ensure surgical instrument sets are assembled accurately and completely by following recipe card.

• Precisely follows individual recipe sheets for each set/tray/item being assembled.

• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the set/tray.

• Conducts quality checks on instruments for cleanliness, function, defects, breakage and overall condition.

• Flushes all instruments with lumens or cannulated.

4. Keeps accurate records of sterilization and of all equipment in the department to comply with federal and other external regulations by following guidelines in department policy and procedure manual.

• Maintains Sterile Processing Department (SPD)'s equipment service log.

• Maintains accurate sterilization records/documentation.

• Follows protocol for scanning bar coded items.

• Scanning items to the proper stations and locations.

• Sterilization records entered accurately into the sterilization module.

• Consistently records accurate load control numbers.

• Consistently verifies and initials all records according to policy.

5. Performs sterile linen processing to ensure availability of sterile linen, by following established guidelines.

• Correctly assembles and wrap linen packs according to guidelines.

• Keeps sterile linen stocked to the set par levels.

• Proper wrapping techniques used when using non-woven wrapper.

• Proper packaging techniques used when using paper peel pouches.

• Proper techniques and supplies used when using rigid containers.

6. Loads and unloads sterilization carts to ensure smooth and timely processing and delivery of sterile instruments and supplies by carefully and properly handling items on the cart as outlined in department procedure manual.

• Operate sterilizers in strict accordance with departmental procedures.

• Followings policy and procedures for steam sterilization.

• Followings policy and procedures for Ethylene Oxide sterilization.

• Followings policy and procedures for Gas plasma sterilization.

• Understands and interprets mechanical, chemical and biological indicators.

• Prepare sterilization loads according to sterilization method and policies.

• Incubates self contained biologicals according to protocol.

• Follows policy and procedures for Peracetic Acid sterilization.

7. Performs all other duties as needed or assigned by Lead Sterile Processing Tech. to align related needs with effective solutions.

• Assists in unpacking the department's supply order.

• Reviews the check-off manuals and follows up with new staff for their first 6 months.

• Review and checks off orientation manuals if a preceptor for new staff.

• Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.

• Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks at directed.

• Exhibits professional interpersonal and communication skills.

8. Performs all extra assigned duties for quality assurance. Checking and auditing sets prepared in assembly for  accuracy, cleanliness, and that instruments are in good working order, by auditing Utilizes the SPD audit sheet to track accuracy and performance.

• Responsible for communicating and applying quality assurance measures for the Central Service department while conducting surgical tray audits.

• Collects and analyzes statistical data as it pertains to sterile procedures and assists in corrective action based on analysis.

• Supports process improvement. Evaluates current and new regulatory criteria for compliance as it applies to industry standards

• With the assistance of the SPD Educators, identifies any sterile processing employees who may need additional training and arranges work schedules to include this training.

• Keeps the SPD Service Leader informed of the progress of new employees in a regularly scheduled progress report.

• Utilizes evidence based practice and data to guide improvement efforts Review and checks off orientation manuals if a preceptor for new staff.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 6:45am to 3:15pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) required.

Experience

• Three years' experience in a surgical environment preferred.
• Requires the ability to logically assess ideas and concepts, to develop effectiveness and efficiency in the services provided.

License/Certifications

• Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Tech (CSPDT) required.

OR

• Certification by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Management (IAHCSMM) required.
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
  • Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
  • Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL)
  • Certified Central Service Vendor Program (CCSVP)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Requires the ability to logically assess ideas and concepts, to develop effectiveness and efficiency in the services provided.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Reaching
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 2:45pm to 11:15pm

Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment to construct clean accurate sets which are in good repair by using special techniques and procedures of Universal Barrier Precautions.

• Follows procedures for manual cleaning process.

• Follows procedures for automated cleaning process.

• Proper use of chemicals and knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) forms.

• Practices Universal precautions, Infection Control policies and observes safe work practices.

• Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding sharps, punctures and other potential risks.

• Operates decontam machinery in strict accordance with departmental procedures.

• Adheres to using personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in decontam.

2. Distributes instruments sets to ensure receipt by departments in a timely manner as directed by supervisory staff, as requested by customers and as deemed necessary by technician.

• Deliver sterile cart to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS) in a timely manner.

• Accurately delivers sterile items in the correct location as designated in Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

• Responds to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS)'s requests in a timely manner.

3. Prepares surgical instruments and related supplies to ensure surgical instrument sets are assembled accurately and completely by following recipe card.

• Precisely follows individual recipe sheets for each set/tray/item being assembled.

• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the set/tray.

• Conducts quality checks on instruments for cleanliness, function, defects, breakage and overall condition.

• Flushes all instruments with lumens or cannulated.

4. Keeps accurate records of sterilization and of all equipment in the department to comply with federal and other external regulations by following guidelines in department policy and procedure manual.

• Maintains Sterile Processing Department (SPD)'s equipment service log.

• Maintains accurate sterilization records/documentation.

• Follows protocol for scanning bar coded items.

• Scanning items to the proper stations and locations.

• Sterilization records entered accurately into the sterilization module.

• Consistently records accurate load control numbers.

• Consistently verifies and initials all records according to policy.

5. Performs sterile linen processing to ensure availability of sterile linen, by following established guidelines.

• Correctly assembles and wrap linen packs according to guidelines.

• Keeps sterile linen stocked to the set par levels.

• Proper wrapping techniques used when using non-woven wrapper.

• Proper packaging techniques used when using paper peel pouches.

• Proper techniques and supplies used when using rigid containers.

6. Loads and unloads sterilization carts to ensure smooth and timely processing and delivery of sterile instruments and supplies by carefully and properly handling items on the cart as outlined in department procedure manual.

• Operate sterilizers in strict accordance with departmental procedures.

• Followings policy and procedures for steam sterilization.

• Followings policy and procedures for Ethylene Oxide sterilization.

• Followings policy and procedures for Gas plasma sterilization.

• Understands and interprets mechanical, chemical and biological indicators.

• Prepare sterilization loads according to sterilization method and policies.

• Incubates self contained biologicals according to protocol.

• Follows policy and procedures for Peracetic Acid sterilization.

7. Performs all other duties as needed or assigned by Lead Sterile Processing Tech. to align related needs with effective solutions.

• Assists in unpacking the department's supply order.

• Reviews the check-off manuals and follows up with new staff for their first 6 months.

• Review and checks off orientation manuals if a preceptor for new staff.

• Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.

• Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks at directed.

• Exhibits professional interpersonal and communication skills.

8. Performs all extra assigned duties for quality assurance. Checking and auditing sets prepared in assembly for  accuracy, cleanliness, and that instruments are in good working order, by auditing Utilizes the SPD audit sheet to track accuracy and performance.

• Responsible for communicating and applying quality assurance measures for the Central Service department while conducting surgical tray audits.

• Collects and analyzes statistical data as it pertains to sterile procedures and assists in corrective action based on analysis.

• Supports process improvement. Evaluates current and new regulatory criteria for compliance as it applies to industry standards

• With the assistance of the SPD Educators, identifies any sterile processing employees who may need additional training and arranges work schedules to include this training.

• Keeps the SPD Service Leader informed of the progress of new employees in a regularly scheduled progress report.

• Utilizes evidence based practice and data to guide improvement efforts Review and checks off orientation manuals if a preceptor for new staff.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 2:45pm to 11:15pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) required.

Experience

• Three years' experience in a surgical environment preferred.
• Requires the ability to logically assess ideas and concepts, to develop effectiveness and efficiency in the services provided.

License/Certifications

• Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Tech (CSPDT) required.

OR

• Certification by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Management (IAHCSMM) required.
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
  • Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
  • Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL)
  • Certified Central Service Vendor Program (CCSVP)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Requires the ability to logically assess ideas and concepts, to develop effectiveness and efficiency in the services provided.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Reaching
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

Anticipated salary range: $65,500 - $93,500

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 04/09/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

We are anticipating the shift to be: 8:00am - 4:30pm (or until completion) Monday - Friday. These hours and days could vary based on the needs of the business.

What Inventory Control Warehouse Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

Inventory Management is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning and customer forecasting systems, supply planning, product deployment and expediting processes, and the development and implementation of a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements.

Responsibilities: 

• Directs and manages a team of inventory control warehouse associates to account for timely distribution and receipt of products and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved. 

• Oversees all inventory control operations which includes; managing the flow of goods, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient and accurate warehouse operations.

• Oversees the completion of SOX Reporting requirements, participates in QA events, reporting and resolution of Inbound and Outbound discrepancy, processing of customer returns, error resolution, cycle count compliance, profiling assistance and service issues.

• Implements best practices and maintains accurate inventory records.

• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and works to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventory. 

• Drives and participates in continuous improvement projects and initiatives. 

• Performs daily scheduling of the work force to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate, and ship merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner.

• Develops and maintains an inventory tracking system.

• Evaluates inventory levels, reorder points, and stock availability regularly.

• Monitors and reports inventory accuracy and shrinkage.

• Designs and implements inventory control procedures.

• Examines raw material levels and identify shortages.

• Documents daily shipments and deliveries for replenishment

• Avoids excessive surplus or inefficiencies by properly ordering new supplies.

• Actively engages in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals. 

• Collaborates with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups on a daily basis. 

• Interviews and makes hiring decisions for lead and associate level roles.   

• Maintains general responsibility for disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensure a productive work climate in the warehouse operation. 

• Prepares ad hoc reports, as necessary using Excel (or any other necessary programs) 

• Reviews attendance/PTO records and ensures scheduling is maintained.  

• Holds staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities.

• Majority of workday is spent on the floor while balancing administrative duties. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus 

• 2-3 years related experience preferred. 

• Strong organizational skills are desired for success in this role

• Prior experience with inventory control, continuous improvement projects and initiatives 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Previous experience leading a team. 

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)  

• Experience working within ERP’s (SAP or Manhattan) preferred.   

What is expected of you and others at this level:

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned area. 

• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors. 

• Applies expertise to solve standard and non-standard problems within own area. 

• Role models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conduct 

• Provides direction in discussing and creating development plans. 

• Provides input into succession planning process for own work area.  

• Aligns individual goals for self and others with work area/functional goals. 

• Builds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing style. 

• Works within budgetary/ financial objectives set by manager, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within own area. 

• Builds customer relationships, interprets customer needs and assesses their business requirements. 

• Leverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learnings with others. 

• Resolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processes. 

• Works/brainstorms with work team and provides suggestions for solutions that contain the appropriate level of risk; ensures work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellence. 

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To read and review this privacy notice click here

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 10:45pm to 7:15am

Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment to construct clean accurate sets which are in good repair by using special techniques and procedures of Universal Barrier Precautions.

• Follows procedures for manual cleaning process.

• Follows procedures for automated cleaning process.

• Proper use of chemicals and knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) forms.

• Practices Universal precautions, Infection Control policies and observes safe work practices.

• Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding sharps, punctures and other potential risks.

• Operates decontam machinery in strict accordance with departmental procedures.

• Adheres to using personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in decontam.

2. Distributes instruments sets to ensure receipt by departments in a timely manner as directed by supervisory staff, as requested by customers and as deemed necessary by technician.

• Deliver sterile cart to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS) in a timely manner.

• Accurately delivers sterile items in the correct location as designated in Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

• Responds to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS)'s requests in a timely manner.

3. Prepares surgical instruments and related supplies to ensure surgical instrument sets are assembled accurately and completely by following recipe card.

• Precisely follows individual recipe sheets for each set/tray/item being assembled.

• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the set/tray.

• Conducts quality checks on instruments for cleanliness, function, defects, breakage and overall condition.

• Flushes all instruments with lumens or cannulated.

4. Keeps accurate records of sterilization and of all equipment in the department to comply with federal and other external regulations by following guidelines in department policy and procedure manual.

• Maintains Sterile Processing Department (SPD)'s equipment service log.

• Maintains accurate sterilization records/documentation.

• Follows protocol for scanning bar coded items.

• Scanning items to the proper stations and locations.

• Sterilization records entered accurately into the sterilization module.

• Consistently records accurate load control numbers.

• Consistently verifies and initials all records according to policy.

5. Performs sterile linen processing to ensure availability of sterile linen, by following established guidelines.

• Correctly assembles and wrap linen packs according to guidelines.

• Keeps sterile linen stocked to the set par levels.

• Proper wrapping techniques used when using non-woven wrapper.

• Proper packaging techniques used when using paper peel pouches.

• Proper techniques and supplies used when using rigid containers.

6. Loads and unloads sterilization carts to ensure smooth and timely processing and delivery of sterile instruments and supplies by carefully and properly handling items on the cart as outlined in department procedure manual.

• Operate sterilizers in strict accordance with departmental procedures.

• Followings policy and procedures for steam sterilization.

• Followings policy and procedures for Ethylene Oxide sterilization.

• Followings policy and procedures for Gas plasma sterilization.

• Understands and interprets mechanical, chemical and biological indicators.

• Prepare sterilization loads according to sterilization method and policies.

• Incubates self contained biologicals according to protocol.

• Follows policy and procedures for Peracetic Acid sterilization.

7. Performs all other duties as needed or assigned by Lead Sterile Processing Tech. to align related needs with effective solutions.

• Assists in unpacking the department's supply order.

• Reviews the check-off manuals and follows up with new staff for their first 6 months.

• Review and checks off orientation manuals if a preceptor for new staff.

• Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.

• Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks at directed.

• Exhibits professional interpersonal and communication skills.

8. Performs all extra assigned duties for quality assurance. Checking and auditing sets prepared in assembly for  accuracy, cleanliness, and that instruments are in good working order, by auditing Utilizes the SPD audit sheet to track accuracy and performance.

• Responsible for communicating and applying quality assurance measures for the Central Service department while conducting surgical tray audits.

• Collects and analyzes statistical data as it pertains to sterile procedures and assists in corrective action based on analysis.

• Supports process improvement. Evaluates current and new regulatory criteria for compliance as it applies to industry standards

• With the assistance of the SPD Educators, identifies any sterile processing employees who may need additional training and arranges work schedules to include this training.

• Keeps the SPD Service Leader informed of the progress of new employees in a regularly scheduled progress report.

• Utilizes evidence based practice and data to guide improvement efforts Review and checks off orientation manuals if a preceptor for new staff.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 10:45pm to 7:15am

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) required.

Experience

• Three years' experience in a surgical environment preferred.
• Requires the ability to logically assess ideas and concepts, to develop effectiveness and efficiency in the services provided.

License/Certifications

• Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Tech (CSPDT) required.

OR

• Certification by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Management (IAHCSMM) required.
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
  • Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
  • Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL)
  • Certified Central Service Vendor Program (CCSVP)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Requires the ability to logically assess ideas and concepts, to develop effectiveness and efficiency in the services provided.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Reaching
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 08, 2024

Department:

16002245 Metro Safety and Quality

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Leads key safety and quality initiatives in their respective business unit and incorporates high reliability principles and tools into these efforts. Key (team and personal) accountabilities include:
- Leads projects and performance improvement initiatives.
- Applies experience and working knowledge to support key safety & quality priorities.
- Participates on hospital based or clinical service line committees and project teams using expertise and experience to achieve desired improvements.
- Monitors and analyzes quality and patient safety data. Makes data-driven recommendations to key stakeholders.

Key Position Details:

• 40 hours per week
• Day shifts
• No weekends
• Benefit Eligible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Leads projects and performance improvement initatives.
  • Active member of committees providing knowledge and insight to ensure decisions made support quality and safety initiatives and are in alignment with high reliability principles.
  • Collaborates and makes recommendations with clinical and non-clinical leaders to formulate and evaluate project tactics.
  • Identifies and presents evidence-based practice to key stakeholders including clinical and non-clinical staff members and site leaders.
  • Utilizes quality improvement tools to facilitate projects.
• Applies experience and working knowledge to support key safety and quality priorities while making recommendations to key stakeholders.
  • Provides safety and quality support in moderately complex decision-making initiatives.
  • Actively contributes in making recommendations around safety and quality initiatives and tactics.
  • Independently incorporates high reliability skills and tools into business unit operations.
• Applies analytical skills to analyze and presents safety and quality data and tactics.
  • Analyzes and presents safety and quality data, information and tactics at leadership committees and project workgroups, generally with manager or senior advisor support.
  • Uses problem-solving skills to verify, organize, analyze and maintain quality performance data.
  • Conducts investigations and facilitates interdisciplinary reviews for safety events or quality improvement initiatives.
• Leads in the advancement of clinical program initiatives.
  • Partners with physician leaders, business unit leaders, and other healthcare team members, in the identification, development and implementation of clinical program initiatives.
  • Partners with clinical experts in the development of appropriate clinical best practice standards for targeted populations. Assists in the implementation.
  • Assists in the identification of unnecessary variation in clinical practice that may impact quality, patient experience and total cost of care.
  • Leads committee meetings that support clinical program initiatives.
  • Assists operational leaders in the implementation and sustainability of plans.
• Guide the work of entry-level colleagues.
  • Supports entry-level colleagues in utilizing safety and quality improvement, skills, and tools.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy, Health Care Administration, Engineering or other health care related field required or
• Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy, Health Care Administration, Engineering or other health care related field preferred
• 3 to 7 years experience in health care, project management, performance improvement, quality improvement and/or patient safety required and
• 2 to 5 years experience in electronic medical records required and
• 2 to 5 years experience in project management and/or quality improvement principles required
• Knowledge of safety and quality improvement processes
• Knowledge of healthcare operations, systems thinking, and process improvement
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred or
• Health Care Quality Management (HCQM) preferred or
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred

Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently