Kaizen Sensei - (Raleigh) - Full-time Day

About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children’s Hospital, Women’s Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children’s Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed’s team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer, promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression, genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Information:
The Kaizen Sensei is responsible for supporting the development, deployment and maintenance of performance improvement methods throughout WakeMed Health and Hospitals. This position, along with others, is responsible for supporting organizational strategic goals and objectives to improve performance in each of the aspirational goal categories. Support is provided by identifying opportunities for process improvement, managing and leading significant cross-departmental projects, teaching, coaching, and mentoring individuals and project teams in improvement tools and methods.
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Experience Requirements:
10 Years Quality Improvement Required - In Healthcare Or Consulting Or Business Operations Or Performance Improvement Required

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Engineering Or  Business Administration Or  Nursing Or  Public Health Or  Related Field Required - And Master's Degree  Preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality Preferred

Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends

Call Requirements:
None