Job Description

This position exists to provide coordination of WMC process improvement efforts using LEAN methodology. This approach includes all activities from planning events to supplemental actions to assure sustainability. It also exists to plan, implement and evaluate compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards.

Position Requirements

• At least four years higher education or Bachelor's degree.
• Certification as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or attained within 6 months
• LEAN / Accreditation project coordination.
• The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying LEAN principles to a variety of settings.
• Ability to apply accreditation standards to jobs and situations throughout the hospital.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excel, Work, Outlook
• Interdepartmental
• Requires the ability to communicate in English, orally and it writing.
• Requires prolonged standing, sitting and walking for up to 8 hours a day.

Key Results

• Coordinates Lean and Accreditation activities including compliance and surveys for Joint Commission, CMS and state Dept of Public Health
• Involved in planning and implementing process improvement programs within the organization using Lean methodology.
• Involved in monitoring and sustaining previous process improvement activities and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Assists with developing metrics to measure need for and success of process improvement.
• Reports monitors, findings and process improvement activities to the Director of Patient Safety & Quality
• Provides education and serves as a resource for medical staff, administration and hospital staff regarding LEAN process improvement and accreditation activities
• Interacts professionally and communicates clearly with administrative team, department leaders, and medical staff.
• Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communication.
• Maintains position specific knowledge.
• Maintains files, current and historical on LEAN activities within WMC.
• Assists with Joint Commission Readiness by conducting mock surveys
• Other projects as assigned.