Clinical Ops Project Manager
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Clinical Operations Project Manager (COPM) is a strategic system-thinking professional who leads and manages operational improvement initiatives service line optimization and project-based transformation efforts across the hospital. Reporting directly to the Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) the COPM plays a vital role in executing high-impact projects that advance clinical excellence nursing operations patient throughput and administrative alignment. This role requires advanced skills in project management change leadership and interdepartmental coordination with responsibilities spanning from executive-level project execution to hands-on team facilitation. The COPM supports both tactical implementation and strategic development across departments driving efficiency patient-centered practices and long-term sustainability. The role contributes to fostering a culture of innovation continuous improvement and operational excellence aligned with Dignity Healths mission and core values.
Project Leadership & Management:
- Lead high-priority clinical and operational projects using structured methodologies (Lean Six Sigma DMAIC).
- Serve as liaison among leadership frontline teams physicians and administrators.
- Develop and manage project charters scopes timelines risks and metrics.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary improvement efforts and ensure sustainability.
Strategic Operational Support:
- Collaborate with CNEO and executive nursing leadership team on service line structures and operational strategies. Support budgeting capital planning and financial performance tracking.
- Coordinate meetings presentations and executive documentation.
- Lead leadership onboarding and alignment with organizational goals.
Process Improvement & Innovation:
- Drive care model redesign and administrative optimization efforts.
- Conduct assessments and root cause analyses.
- Manage special projects to improve quality reduce LOS and increase engagement. Compliance & Standards:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements including policy and procedure development/ revision.
- Promote safety infection control and patient-centered practices.
- Uphold Dignity Healths mission vision and ethical standards.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in healthcare administration nursing business or related field required. Masters preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of project management in healthcare/ clinical operations.
- Background in hospital operations service line transformation or system-level change.
Required Licensure and Certifications
- PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Clinical licensure (e.g. RN) is advantageous.
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training
- Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong facilitation presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and influence across levels.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and high-reliability practices.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Contracts
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
