Quality Improvement Advisor II

Job description

This individual is responsible for the facilitation of multiple Continuous Improvement efforts and applies a variety of improvement methodologies (including lean, six sigma, theory of constraints, TQM, and human factors design) and group management techniques to support individuals and teams through process improvement initiatives. Works collaboratively with leadership to increase efficiencies, decrease costs, reduce variability, reduce errors/defects, and involve all appropriate personnel. This individual is responsible for needed continuous improvement training and education and works closely with other CI personnel to meet education needs at all levels throughout the institution. Flexibility, innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics of the successful candidate. Individual is expected to continuously learn and apply new continuous improvement methodologies, and to spread successful innovation through the institution. Masters degree in one of the following fields: nursing, business administration (w/ quality/operations emphasis), healthcare administration (w/ quality/operations emphasis), engineering, organizational development, human factors or similar field plus...