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*Job Summary* *This is an onsite position in Buda, Texas. * Provides consultant expertise and leadership to teams for better outcomes. Supports BSWH strategy to deliver high-quality, safe care. Achieves excellence by following regulatory statutes, policies, and procedures. *Essential Functions of the Role* * Serves as an internal consultant for quality and patient safety initiatives and small to medium scale projects through BSWH. * Facilitates, coordinates, and manages projects for quality improvement teams, strategic planning sessions, and other meetings and committees as needed. * Coaches and mentors teams and managers in the provision of quality, patient safety and other regulatory issues. * In partnership with teams and managers, develops indicators and finds improvement opportunities. Monitors and evaluates care quality based on evidence, regulations, and data testing. * Identifies regional, system, and industry best practices, providing feedback to managers and team members. * Provides subject matter expertise and comprehensive measurement testing for quality improvement initiatives across the organization. * Prepares and submits timely reports on work team progress to stakeholders. These reports include progress, potential barriers, lessons learned, and related topics for all strategic improvement priorities. * Works with staff to use audit strategies, data extraction, observation, surveys, focus groups, or other tools to improve care and service quality. * Participates in design, development, and implementation of facility learning forums. * Participates in unit and/or facility huddles. * Helps the ZERO Harm rounding process as directed by leadership. * Stay aware of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in quality improvement reporting and testing. Attend seminars and workshops, read professional journals, and participate in professional organizations. *Key Success Factors* * Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques of quality performance measurement and data testing * Extensive knowledge of Texas, Joint Commission and CMS standards * Extensive knowledge of trends, developments, and research in providing high-quality safe care * Skilled facilitator, coach, consultant, influencer, management and strategic thinking skills * Skilled in the use of computers, and related software applications * Exceptional verbal, social and written communication skills * Able to mentor, train and develop instructional materials to educate leadership and staff in quality, patient safety, regulatory issues * Able to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and across organizational lines and teams * Able to identify and deploy required project management processes, tools, and templates needed to successfully drive initiatives * Able to partner with key stakeholders to identify impediments to success and recommend and implement corrective actions and/or mitigation * Able to work alone or with varying levels of direct or indirect supervision and guidance * Able to appropriately prioritize tasks to meet desired deadline * Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), or role-appropriate certification preferred * Licensed clinician such as nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, dietitian, respiratory therapist, etc. preferred. *About Us* Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: * We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. * We never settle by constantly striving for better. * We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. * We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. *Benefits* Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: * Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits * Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5% * Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more * Immediate access to time off benefits At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level *Belonging Statement* We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve. *QUALIFICATIONS* * EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification * EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience