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Senior · Leadfull-time$135k–$140k / year🇺🇸 United States
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Continuous Improvement Manager
DaVita Kidney Care
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 - $147,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Lead and support cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives focused on hospital dialysis operations
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to drive quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
- Collaborate with divisional and local leadership to implement and sustain operational improvements
- Conduct data analysis to evaluate project performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
- Facilitate training workshops and coaching sessions to build internal CI capability
- Align with the Director of Continuous Improvement and broader HSG goals to ensure strategic consistency
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication
- Travel to support assigned hospitals (~50% of the time)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business, engineering, or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience supporting or leading process improvement projects with measurable outcomes
- Practical knowledge and application of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities
- Ability to coach, influence, and lead without formal authority (no direct reports)
- Travel to support assigned hospitals (~50% of the time)
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) – preferred
- Master’s degree in a related field (MHA, MBA, MPH, MSIE) – preferred
- Familiarity with Design Thinking principles and practices – preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Certification – Preferred (mentioned under Certificates)
- No specific licensure required, but clinical or healthcare credentials are a plus
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted; capable of standing, sitting, walking, stretching, reaching, and using full range of body motion; manual dexterity for using computer and equipment; vision adequate to perform essential duties
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO cash out
- Teammates are eligible for benefits starting first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment
- Family resources and support
- EAP counseling sessions
- Access to Headspace®
- Backup child and elder care
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses via Star Learning
- DaVita Rewards package and competitive total rewards
- Healthcare coverage and broad range of other benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
LeanSix Sigmadata analysisprocess improvementproject managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillsDesign Thinking
Soft skills
effective communicationcollaborationcoachinginfluenceleadershipcross-functional teamworktime managementstrategic thinking
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt
