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Continuous Improvement Leader - Patient Safety Program - UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per week; 8:00a-4:30p; Mon-Fri)
Continuous Improvement Leader - Patient Safety Program - UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per week; 8:00a-4:30p; Mon-Fri)Missouri Staffing • Kansas City, MO, US
Continuous Improvement Leader - Patient Safety Program - UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per week; 8 : 00a-4 : 30p; Mon-Fri)

Continuous Improvement Leader - Patient Safety Program - UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per week; 8 : 00a-4 : 30p; Mon-Fri)

Missouri Staffing • Kansas City, MO, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Continuous Improvement Leader - Patient Safety Program

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization committed to enhancing patient outcomes and operational excellence. As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you'll lead and mentor cross-functional project teams using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive measurable improvements across the organization.

What You'll Do :

  • Lead and co-design improvement projects focused on quality, safety, and efficiency in partnership with key stakeholders, including patients.
  • Align project goals with regulatory standards and the organization's Annual Business Plan.
  • Provide training and education on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
  • Analyze data to identify opportunities and measure progress toward performance goals.
  • Support a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business management, or equivalent experience
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or training (may be completed through TMC Training Commitment Agreement)
  • Minimum 2 years of progressive healthcare experience
  • Strong understanding of integrative and systems thinking
  • Proven project management, analytical, and facilitation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • 5+ years of experience in a healthcare organization
  • Supervisory experience
  • Project Management or related professional certification
  • Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.

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