Improvement Leader

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. Ball Memorial Hospital is seeking an Improvement Leader to drive strategic initiatives, develop teams, and improve patient outcomes. This onsite role is based in Muncie, Indiana with periodic travel to Fort Wayne.

You will partner with leaders to complete improvement projects on time, analyze processes with lean and PDCA, and help standardize best practices across departments in support of the health system's goals.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in process improvement.
• 3–5 years leading process improvement in a Lean enterprise.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and teams to ensure on-time completion of improvement projects.
• Analyze current conditions of processes using data and lean principles.
• Apply PDCA thinking to achieve breakthrough improvements aligned with strategic goals.
• Assist departments in standardization and spread of best practices.

Skills

Lean process improvement

Project leadership

Data analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Improvement Leader

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes.They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Ball Memorial Hospital team in the role of Improvement Leader.

This is an onsite position located in Muncie, Indiana with periodic travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Description

Partners with and develops leaders and team members to ensure on-time completion of improvement projects as well as delivers on expected results. Analyzes current conditions of processes utilizing data and lean management (based on Toyota Production and High Reliability Organization principles) capability with leaders and team members. Applies Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) thinking to achieve break through improvement in support of the business unit's strategic goals. Assists departments in best practice standardization and spread, utilizing lean and change management methodology.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director-Operational Excellence

Direct Reports: None

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years experience leading process improvement in a Lean enterprise or equivalent experience within IU Health.
• Requires basic proficiency in MS Office.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.