Hybrid Continuous Improvement Manager

at DaVita Kidney Care

• Job title: Continuous Improvement Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Neptune, United States

About the role

• Manager of Continuous Improvement supporting transformative initiatives across hospital-based dialysis programs. Focused on driving process improvements and operational excellence in acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate trainings, workshops, and coaching sessions to build CI capability across teams.
• Support cross-functional improvement initiatives that impact hospital-based dialysis programs and acute care operations.
• Execute continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to improve quality, reduce costs, and streamline workflows.
• Partner with local and divisional leaders to implement solutions and monitor sustainability of improvements.
• Conduct data analysis and develop reports to measure performance against project goals.
• Translate findings into clear recommendations and provide updates to leadership.
• Collaborate with the CI Director and divisional leadership to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for assigned initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing, healthcare administration, business, engineering, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience supporting process improvement initiatives with measurable results
• Knowledge and application of Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience facilitating collaborative work sessions with diverse teams to reach decisions
• Ability to collect, maintain, analyze, and report on complex datasets
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to educate and influence without direct authority, as this role will not have any direct reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning.