Healthcare Consulting Manager - Nursing

Healthcare Consulting Manager

Accenture is a global leader in professional services, helping organizations worldwide transform their operations, enhance their growth, and deliver sustainable outcomes across industries. With a workforce of approximately 750,000 employees serving clients in over 120 countries, we are at the forefront of leveraging technology, data, AI, and innovation to drive meaningful change. Our blend of industry expertise, leadership in cloud, data, and AI, and a commitment to 360 value ensures that we help our clients deliver long-lasting impact.

Strategy & Consulting : We collaborate with healthcare executives, leaders, and boards to help organizations innovate, transform, and enhance their operational effectiveness. Our work spans across strategy, operations, clinical optimization, regulatory compliance, and technological advancement. By combining industry knowledge with technology and data-driven insights, we empower healthcare providers to achieve both operational excellence and clinical outcomes.

As a healthcare consulting manager with a focus in nursing, your primary responsibilities may include :

• Client Engagement & Strategy Development
• Serve as a strategic advisor to healthcare organizations, understanding their clinical challenges and operational goals while designing customized strategies to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and care quality.
• Lead client engagements, ensuring that clinical and operational transformation goals are achieved through comprehensive, evidence-based solutions.
• Project Leadership & Delivery
• Manage large-scale, complex healthcare projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams to drive successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement best practices in clinical operations, case management, care coordination, and patient-centered outcomes.
• Lead workshops, working sessions, and presentations with healthcare executives, clinical teams, and stakeholders.
• Clinical Operations Improvement & Technology Enablement
• Analyze existing clinical workflows and healthcare operations, identifying gaps and recommending innovative solutions to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with IT teams to drive the integration of technology, automation, and data analytics into clinical workflows to streamline operations and improve care quality.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Guide healthcare organizations through regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and healthcare policies such as CMS, HIPAA, and other healthcare regulations.
• Develop comprehensive risk management strategies, advising clients on minimizing risks related to clinical operations, patient safety, and compliance.
• Business Development
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the healthcare space, contributing to proposal development, and leading client presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers, payers, and industry stakeholders to expand Accenture's footprint in clinical transformation consulting.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of healthcare consultants, analysts, and subject matter experts, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Provide professional development opportunities and constructive feedback to build a motivated and highly skilled team aligned with organizational goals.
• Thought Leadership and Industry Engagement
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in healthcare delivery, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies impacting clinical operations and patient care.
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership through whitepapers, webinars, and speaking engagements, positioning Accenture as a recognized leader in healthcare transformation.
• Travel
• As needed, could be up to 80%
• Why Join the Accenture Healthcare Team?
• Innovate Every Day : Work at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, designing solutions that push boundaries and create transformative opportunities for healthcare organizations worldwide.
• Lead with the Best : Join an industry-recognized healthcare consulting leader with a global team of over 20,000 professionals, collaborating to drive large-scale healthcare transformation across the globe.
• Continuous Learning & Growth : Take advantage of unmatched professional development opportunities, including interactive courses, real-world client simulations, and ongoing mentoring, to expand your healthcare consulting expertise.
• Here's what you need :
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare leadership, clinical operations, or healthcare consulting.
• Minimum of 5 years consulting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of expertise in clinical operations, utilization management, patient care optimization, and healthcare system management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and compliance frameworks (e.g., CMS, HIPAA, etc.).
• Bonus points if you have :
• Master's degree or advanced certifications in healthcare administration or nursing leadership.
• Leadership experience with large healthcare systems or hospital networks.
• Proven success in improving clinical outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
• Experience supporting healthcare organizations through regulatory audits and compliance initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• If you are an innovative nurse executive leader with a passion for transforming healthcare and driving positive clinical outcomes, we encourage you to explore this opportunity with Accenture's Healthcare Consulting team.
• Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
• Role Location Annual Salary Range
• California $94,400 to $293,800
• Cleveland $87,400 to $235,000
• Colorado $94,400 to $253,800
• District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300
• Illinois $87,400 to $253,800
• Maryland $94,400 to $253,800
• Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300
• Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800
• New York / New Jersey $87,400 to $293,800
• Washington $100,500 to $270,300
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