Manager Continuous Improvement

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Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

• Lead mentor and develop Continuous Improvement Advisors fostering a high-performance collaborative team culture committed to results accountability and change advocacy.
• Provide expert coaching on Lean and Six Sigma principles tools and techniques to leaders and teams.
• Oversee and continuously improve the internal Lean Six Sigma training and certification program to meet industry standards.
• Align improvement initiatives with organizational strategy priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report KPIs escalating risks and barriers to leadership to ensure timely resolution. Facilitate root cause analysis process mapping and solution design for clinical and operational workflows.
• Build trusted partnerships with executive sponsors clinical leaders and operational teams to drive engagement.
• Support implementation and sustainment of systems that improve quality safety efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare and present progress reports and project updates to leadership ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement innovation and measurable impact across the organization.
• Responsibilities include interviewing hiring developing training and retaining employees; planning assigning and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelors in Healthcare Admin Business Admin or related field and/or 4-6 years combination of related education and experience.
• 4-6 years experience and/or training in leadership interpersonal teambuilding and organizational skills.

• Masters
• IASSC Certified Black Belt - The International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) Or ISSSP certification or
• IASSC Certified Green Belt - The International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) Or ISSSP certification or
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI) or
• Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board or
• Physical Therapist - Licensing Board or
• Registered Nurse (Multi) - Board of Nursing or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or
• 1-3 years Experience in strategic management project management and Lean Six Sigma.

• Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
• Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
• Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .