Inova Health System

Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationFalls Church/Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 651231

      The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist leads a team through complex problem-solving and facilitates cross-functional teams. Advises the executive leadership team, while using continuous improvement and project management methodologies to drive initiatives forward.

      Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm) ; Hybrid Requirements: Must report in-person three times per week.

      Inova Benefits and Perks:

      • Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
      • Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
      • Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
      • Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child
      • Retirement benefits with match from day one
      • Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
      • Competitive salary: Pay based experience
      • Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work

      See Full List of Benefits Here: 2023 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

      Job Responsibilities:

      • Partners with leaders to support high-profile projects that transform the way we care for patients across our health system, often acting as a strategic advisor system-wide projects sponsored by C-Suite team members.
      • Leads cross-functional teams through a methodical process to assess, improve and sustain results while leveraging Project Management and Continuous Improvement best practices.
      • Develops and delivers project communications which includes executive-level presentations.
      • Coaches clinical and system service team members (executive and c-suite leaders) in Continuous Improvement fundamentals.
      • Applies and teaches the Continuous Improvement toolset (DMAIC, process mapping, standard work, visual management, as examples) for use in a variety of settings including clinical, support, and executive.
      • Participates in creating and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the team and across the organization by encouraging employees to identify areas for improvement and contributing to the development of a more efficient and effective organization.
      • Mentors and supports the members of the Continuous Improvement team to advance their technical and adaptive skills.
      • May perform other duties as assigned.


      Requirements:

      Experience - 5 Toyota Production System fluency.

      Education - Bachelors Degree Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree).

      Certification - Six Sigma Black Belt (must be obtained within Six Months).


  • About the company

      Inova Health System is a non-profit health organization based in Falls Church, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The system is a network of hospitals, outpatient services, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and healthcare centers.