Performance Improvement Coordinator

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description:

Responsible for coordinating performance improvement activities to support quality initiatives, public reporting, and benchmarking efforts that enhance patient care outcomes. Provides administrative and analytical support in data collection, validation, and reporting of performance metrics. Collaborates with clinical and operational teams to facilitate process improvement projects and ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational standards. Assists in implementing evidence-based practices that promote continuous improvement across departments.

• Coordinates performance improvement data collection, abstraction, and reporting processes to support quality initiatives.

• Assists in maintaining databases and dashboards to track key performance indicators and compliance measures.

• Reviews and validates clinical and operational data to ensure accuracy and completeness for reporting requirements.

• Supports the development of action plans and monitors progress toward achieving targeted performance goals.

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for improvement and promote evidence-based practices.

• Prepares reports, presentations, and summaries for leadership, committees, and regulatory bodies.

• Ensures compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and organizational performance measurement standards.

• Participates in quality audits, surveys, and benchmarking activities to support best practice implementation.

• Communicates effectively with staff and leadership regarding improvement findings and outcomes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

2-3 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motions (such as typing and data entry); intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds. It also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving or lifting equipment or materials, and occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job.

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