Clinical Performance Improvement Lead- Process Improvement

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in healthcare? Join Nebraska Medicine as a Clinical Performance Improvement Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care and operational excellence. In this dynamic position, you’ll combine your clinical expertise with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to lead transformative projects that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency across our organization. If you thrive on collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Candidates must reside in NE or IA
• This is a Hybrid position- average 3 days/week able to work from home!
• Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with Formal Lean/Six Sigma Training/Certification or PMP certification
• Resume REQUIRED for consideration

This Clinical Performance Improvement Lead (CPIL) has clinical experience to optimize healthcare processes, enhance patient care and safety, and improve operational efficiency. Using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, this position leads cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, design solutions, and implement changes. Leveraging data-driven decision-making, the CPIL analyzes clinical data and performance metrics to guide improvements and validate outcomes. Clinical expertise combined with process improvement skills helps drive sustainable change, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

• Minimum of five years nursing, allied health or related healthcare experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or other healthcare-related field required.
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal, required. Proven ability to engage and collaborate effectively with individuals from all roles, from entry level to executive leadership, and across diverse backgrounds and educational levels.
• Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements, as well as facilitating teams and activities.
• Demonstrated utilization of evidence-based practice.
• Strong project management and presentation skills required.
• Experience in analyzing processes, identifying gaps, and implementing best practices and standards to drive continuous improvement.
• Following department orientation/training within six months of start/transfer date, the CPIL must be able to lead a team/project with limited support from manager.
• If not already obtained, must complete Lean or Six Sigma certification within 6 months of start/transfer date.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Proven ability to multitask required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications required. (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong skills in data management and data set organization required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license or appropriate allied health license in the state of Nebraska only as required in accordance with appropriate degree required. If current nursing or allied health license is outside the state of Nebraska or current compact state license, ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire/transfer.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Lean and Six Sigma principles preferred.
• Professional Process Improvement or Project Management certifications, i.e., Lean Practitioner, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP or similar preferred.
• Master's degree in business administration, healthcare/nursing administration, or healthcare-related field preferred.
• Proficiency or familiarity with statistics preferred.
• Exposure to specific Lean and Six Sigma tools (e.g., process mapping, FMEA, etc.) and data analytics tools such as Tableau preferred.