Improvement Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver quality enhancement consultations, technical support, and educational resources to dialysis facilities and healthcare partners.

• Collaborate with dialysis teams to discover opportunities for improving patient outcomes, safety, and overall quality of care.

• Assist in the creation and execution of quality improvement initiatives, action plans, and evidence-based practices.

• Analyze clinical performance metrics, recognize trends, and aid facilities in developing strategies for measurable enhancements.

• Help facilities fortify clinical processes, boost patient engagement, and enhance care coordination.

• Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with administrators of dialysis facilities, nursing leadership, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Organize meetings, training sessions, and educational events with dialysis providers and other relevant stakeholders.

• Offer coaching and technical support to enable facilities to implement and maintain improvement initiatives effectively.

• Promote initiatives concerning kidney health, dialysis care, transplant education and referrals, along with enhancing patient experiences.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate quality improvement projects and meet organizational objectives.

• Oversee project activities, monitor milestones, and communicate updates to project leadership.

• Assist in data collection, reporting, and evaluating quality improvement results.

• Disseminate best practices and successful improvement techniques across participating facilities.

• Foster a collaborative learning atmosphere that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional experience directly in a dialysis facility, with a thorough understanding of dialysis patient care, clinical operations, and facility workflows.

• Experience in participating in or supporting quality improvement initiatives within a clinical or healthcare setting.

• Familiarity with dialysis care processes, patient safety standards, and clinical performance metrics.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to work collaboratively with clinical teams, facility leadership, and external partners.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work autonomously in a remote setting.

• Experience utilizing clinical data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with direct dialysis facility experience is preferred.

• Background in leading or coordinating quality improvement projects within a dialysis facility or kidney care environment is preferred.

• Experience with kidney transplantation programs, transplant education, referral processes, or initiatives aimed at enhancing transplant access is preferred.

• Familiarity with an ESRD Network or End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Improvement Program is preferred.

• Knowledge of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) dialysis quality measures and reporting requirements is preferred.

• Experience in providing training, coaching, consultation, or technical assistance to healthcare professionals is preferred.

• Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies such as Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), root cause analysis, or process improvement is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.

• Opportunities for remote work and a focus on work-life balance.

• Annual remote work stipend.

• Professional development and ongoing education opportunities.

• A collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven culture.