RN Full-time
Hillcrest HealthCare System

Registered Nurse / RN Performance Improvement Specialist

Hillcrest HealthCare System Tulsa, OK 74104, US

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Quality & Patient Safety Performance Improvement Specialist Registered Nurse (RN) in Tulsa, OK. 

 

Why Join Us?

 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

  • Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.
  • Supports a culture of continuous improvement with a hands-on approach. 
  • Ensures alignment to the Hillcrest Health System operational plan, by initiating, leading, and facilitating strategic process improvement projects and utilizing project management principles within the business and clinical areas of Hillcrest Health System. 
  • Promotes a culture of excellence through the facilitation of a robust daily management program; providing training, expert coaching and team leadership, and assisting employees and department leaders in making strategies actionable. 
  • Engages in constant and collaborative internal and external communication regarding best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Current, OK RN Licensure

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Credentials 
  • 5 years of healthcare experience

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