Continuous Improvement Consultant

Onvida Health; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Yuma, Arizona is seeking a Continuous Improvement Consultant to enhance patient safety and operational reliability. This role involves leading project teams, evaluating performance through root cause analysis, and teaching Lean Management principles. Candidates should have three or more years of relevant experience. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused environment committed to health and innovation.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in continuous improvement or related fields.
• Ability to lead project teams and deliver measurable results.
• Proficient in evaluating and analyzing operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and coordination for patient safety initiatives.
• Lead project teams to achieve improvements in healthcare delivery.
• Establish effective relationships to implement breakthrough strategies.
• Evaluates operational performance through root cause analysis and systematic quality/safe care approaches.
• Acts as internal lean consultant coordinating and implementing process improvement across departments.
• Teaches Lean Management System philosophies and A3 problem solving.
• Responsible for knowledge transfer and development of continuous improvement capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process improvement methodologies

Lean Management System

Effective communication

Root cause analysis

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Three or more years related experience

Tools

A3 problem solving

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Consultant, in partnership with leadership, provides oversight, facilitation, and coordination in assessing, designing, and implementing innovative patient safety, clinical and operational reliability strategies to improve the clinical and operational performance in the organization through business process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight, facilitation, and coordination in assessing, designing, and implementing innovative patient safety, clinical and operational reliability strategies to improve the clinical and operational performance in the organization.
• Leads project teams on delivering measurable results, documenting and sustaining improvement in health care and service delivery.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with leadership, front line staff, and medical staff, supporting efforts to identify and implement breakthrough strategies to improve the efficiency.
• Evaluates and analyzes departments operational performance and effectiveness through root cause analysis and a systematic approach of quality and safe care.
• Acts as an internal lean consultant for coordinating, facilitating, and implementing process improvement initiatives while guiding and supporting enterprise, departmental, or cross-departmental continuous improvement work.
• Teaches and explains Lean Management System philosophies and principles including A3 problem solving.
• Responsible for knowledge transfer and development of continuous improvement capabilities among front line staff, department managers and organizational leaders. Assists leaders in quantifying, demonstrating, and displaying improvement results and outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Three (3) or more years related experience

Join us at Yuma Regional Medical Center dba Onvida Health

A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It’s a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. When you join our team, you become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in southwestern Arizona.

At Onvida Health, we believe in progress with purpose. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to kindness and integrity. We take our values seriously because we know they lead to better outcomes for our patients and a better experience for all of us. We’re looking for people who approach each day with a sense of possibility, a drive to make things better, and a commitment to kindness. If that sounds like you, you’re our kind of people.

If you’re looking for a career where innovation meets compassion, where you can grow and contribute to building a healthier tomorrow, Onvida Health is the place for you.

Life in Yuma, Arizona

Yuma, recognized by Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth, offers more than just sunshine. It’s a place where the great outdoors meets a welcoming, tight-knit community. Hike scenic trails, explore the Colorado River, or immerse yourself in local cultural festivals – all while embracing the beauty of this desert oasis. With easy access to larger cities and popular destinations, Yuma makes it easy to balance a fulfilling career with time for personal adventures and relaxation.

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.