Description

　　Develops and leads Value Stream process improvement strategy; with a focus on driving operational efficiency results. Works in close partnership with senior leadership and physician leaders to provide direction/leadership to enhance operational performance and improve quality through coordinated efforts.

　　Responsible for leading process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and optimize business processes using a variety of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, and Process Design. Guides project selection to ensure projects are focused on key operational processes, alignment with Providences, core values, and key strategic priorities. Works with leadership to use process improvement methodologies and tools to achieve improvement targets. Designs and implements communication strategies; including celebrating successes throughout the organization. Designs and oversees implementation of process improvement educational trainings for the organization, supports executive committees in setting direction for process improvement initiatives, and ensures alignment with the strategic priorities. Responsible for the implementation of projects and oversees Performance Improvement Consultants.

　　This position is the subject matter expert for all process improvement methodologies.

　　Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medford Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's Degree in Relevant field

　　5 years experience in a position directly applying lean techniques and quality problem solving techniques, preferably a leadership role

　　Experience developing and delivering educational materials in a group setting

　　Experience in Lean, Six-Sigma, or Quality Engineering

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience in a supervisory role

　　Experience in a health care environment

　　Why Join Providence?

　　Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

　　About Providence

　　At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

　　The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

　　Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

　　About the Team

　　Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.

　　Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

　　Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

　　Requsition ID: 250117

　　Company: Providence Jobs

　　Job Category: Process Improvements

　　Job Function: Quality/Process Improvements

　　Job Schedule: Full time

　　Job Shift: Day

　　Career Track: Leadership

　　Department: 5010 PMMC SURGERY

　　Address: OR Medford 1111 Crater Lake Ave

　　Work Location: Providence Medford Medical Center

　　Pay Range: $54.58 - $89.62

　　The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

　　Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.