GENERAL SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision from the VP, Director and/or Manager, Office of Clinical Quality and Safety, the Principal Quality Consultant is responsible for the facilitation of multiple Continuous Improvement efforts and applies a variety of improvement methodologies and group management techniques to support individuals and teams through process improvement initiatives. This individual performs assessment/analyses related to area of professional/technical expertise (i.e., Accreditation/Quality/Risk/Infection Control/Safety/Policy Management) and educates other Quality staff members in these areas. Project work may include technical/professional analyses or may require facilitation of a large multi-disciplinary group of administrators and/or medical personnel. Prepares reports and recommendations for management and coordinates implementation whenever possible. This individual provides needed continuous improvement training and education and works closely with other leadership to meet education needs at all levels throughout the institution. Serves as a consultant to other HFHS departments. Communicates regularly with Management on specific projects and/or emerging trends. Flexibility, innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics of the successful candidate. Individual is expected to continuously learn key content related to area of expertise; apply new continuous improvement methodologies; and to spread successful innovation through the institution.

　　EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or health related field

　　Minimum five (5) years hospital experience

　　QI/PI lead or facilitator: 3 - 5 years

　　Broad Business unit and System level, multidisciplinary experience

　　Evidence of ongoing continuing education in professional/technical area of expertise (i.e., Accreditation/Quality/Risk/Infection Control; Safety; Policy Management)

　　Possesses strong analytical skills/problem solving techniques for conceptualizing, interpreting, developing, and implementing effective systems and processes

　　CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

　　RN Licensure

　　Professional Certifications to support a culture of nursing excellence

　　PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

　　Master’s degree in health care field

　　Clinical/operational experience

　　Minimum two (2) years in a technical role in a healthcare or related field preferred for certain core functions

　　Additional Information

　　Organization: Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital

　　Additional Details

　　This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

　　Overview

　　Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.Benefits

　　Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

　　Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.