Performance Improvement Specialist

Performance Improvement Specialist
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$41.12 - $61.68 per hour - Full Time, Days 40 hours per week

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Performance Improvement Specialist who will support quality and performance improvement initiatives, patient safety, regulatory, and support evidence-based practices. The position will also support the development of a culture of continuous improvement within the organization and facilitate organizational performance improvement events.

The Performance Improvement Specialist leads and facilitates clinical and/or operational process improvement initiatives across the organization using clinical/process improvement methodologies, project management strategies, leadership, and change management skills to achieve outcome improvements. Collaborates with staff, leadership, and patients in multidisciplinary teams to strategize, develop and achieve goals for improving the delivery of consistently safe, effective, efficient, patient-centered, timely and equitable care.


Benefits:
• Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree is required, with preference given to individuals with a degree in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Nursing or ancillary area (Medical Technologist, Pharmacist, Rad Technician).
• Formal education, specialized training, or certification in Lean, continuous improvement, change management, and/or project management, with the ability to apply these principles to organizational improvement initiatives.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in a healthcare setting required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in healthcare quality improvement required.

Responsibilities:
• Leads and facilitates organizational improvement initiatives, ensuring projects are appropriately planned, structured, implemented, and sustained to achieve desired outcomes. Coordinates stakeholder engagement, communication, implementation activities, and follow-up efforts to support successful change adoption and measurable results.
• Provides education and coaching to leaders, staff, and teams to support performance improvement initiatives, organizational change, and successful project implementation.
• Partners with leaders and teams to develop standard work, project charters, communication plans, and implementation tools that support process improvement, change adoption, and sustained performance outcomes.
• Collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to identify improvement opportunities, define project objectives, establish performance measures, and monitor progress toward desired results.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement to support organizational change initiatives, improve processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Analyzes data, monitors key performance indicators, and evaluates outcomes to assess project effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and guide decision-making

About Boulder Community Health
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.