Project Specialist I

We are recruiting for a motivated Project Specialist I to join our team! We are here for lifes journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Nursing Staffing Office Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking for variety and premium pay? Our hospital float pool offers opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), and Patient Safety Attendants (PSAs). Registered Nurses are able to specialize in the following tracks: - Critical Care (ICUs) - Acute Care - Women & Children - Behavioral Health - Perioperative Services - Ambulatory Care Why Join? - Premium Pay: Our float staff receive 15% on top of base pay + shift/weekend/holiday differentials + certification pay - Career Growth: Explore our clinical ladder and workforce development center, numerous leadership and clinical growth opportunities within the team - Team Environment: The float team has supportive leaders, mentorship, collaborative peers, and a thorough onboarding program - Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling Job Summary Under general supervision, works with department assisting in support of strategic and development initiatives, and ensures cross-program alignment. Analyzes and tracks project deliverables and schedules. Provides support to other members of the team to include research/fact finding, coordination of project activities, resource management, and planning. Prepares and coordinates data input for documentation, status reports, briefings, and information inquiries. Collaborates with key stakeholders, team members, and external departments for planning, prioritization, and issue resolution of overall activities in the support and achievement of goals. Ensures a constant focus on continuous improvement to achieve goals and objectives. Ensures a constant focus on continuous improvement to achieve goals and objectives. Essential Functions: Works collaboratively with the department administrative team to execute on program goals and objectives. (15%) Provides logistical coordination and support for various projects in include: planning, scheduling, prep and set-up, post project evaluation, and other associated activities to ensure smooth class functioning. (15%) Works collaboratively across Denver Health to coordinate logistical support for both Internal (targeting providers inside DH) and External (targeting providers outside of DH using DH content experts) as appropriate. (10%) Offers creative ideas on how to improve existing events, generate additional revenue, and/or ideas for new event opportunities. (10%) Coordinates data collection for assigned projects including developing project timelines. (10%) Creates and executes project work plans as needed and revises as appropriate. (10%) Assists in recruitment and facilitation of event planning committees to manage their communication, meeting agendas, reporting, and outcomes. (10%) Prepares agendas for team or project meetings and documents key decisions. (5%) Responds to internal inquiries about operations and fiscal procedures, data sources, mechanisms, and tracking tools. (5%) Provides clear and direct communication to internal and external partners regarding status, requests, or follow-up. (5%) Offers creative ideas on how to improve existing systems, operations, and practices to generate efficiency and improve business practices. (5%) Education: High School Diploma or GED Required Work Experience: 1-3 years of project coordination, process improvement or administrative experience in healthcare or related field required. Required Licenses: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge and application of project planning, development, and implementation. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion with information. Ability to communicate effectively. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to provide input on projects/programs, assist with associated work plans, and able to manage the day to day execution of assigned projects. Ability to communicate effectively one to one as well as within a group delivering engaging, informative, and well-organized presentations. Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience SharePoint preferred. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $56,800.00 - $85,200.00 / yr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denvers 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorados primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. Youll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.