About the role

  • Manager of Continuous Improvement supporting process improvements in hospital dialysis programs. Collaborating daily with leadership to enhance operational efficiencies and quality standards.

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.

Job title

Continuous Improvement Manager

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$100,000 - $135,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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