HCA Healthcare

Director Performance Improvement OR

HCA Healthcare • $108K — $130K *
Brentwood, TN 37027In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years professional experience, including 4-6 years in healthcare operations
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred or equivalent experience/certification
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
  • Willing to travel 80% within the TriStar Division (Tennessee and Kentucky)
  • Experience in process improvement methodologies and tools

Responsibilities

  • Assist facility leaders with implementing best practices in Perioperative departments
  • Assess clinical and financial opportunities for surgical services
  • Analyze Surgical Services performance for improvement opportunities
  • Maintain and manage OR Dashboard data
  • Develop and implement operational measurements and standards
  • Communicate project expectations with stakeholders at all levels
  • Design action plans to implement process improvements effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits covering medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support including free counseling services
  • Generous paid time off policies and family leave programs
  • 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase options
  • Tuition and student loan assistance, plus certification support
  • Additional benefits including life insurance and identity theft protection
Full Job Description
This position is incentive eligible.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Job Summary:

The OR PI Director is responsible for the successful implementation of assigned projects as defined and prioritized by Division and PI leadership. This position plays a key role in division and facility Surgical Services Department process improvement projects by performing operational assessments and analyses, researching and identifying best practices, facilitating groups and teams, managing projects, presenting results and recommendations, and developing measurement tools, to improve HCA operating processes toward greater efficiency and effectiveness. This individual will work directly with division, facility, and physician representatives to collaborate and deliver timely and value added assessments, action plans, and results that improve OR operations. This position is critical in achieving targeted objectives in selected OR departments through process, cost and productivity improvements. This position serves as resource/member of the PI division team in the completion of a minimum of 2 traditional facility Performance Improvement engagements on an annual basis.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist facility leaders to implement best practices within the Perioperative departments and identify clinical improvement and cost-savings initiatives.
  • Assess clinical and financial opportunities including:


  1. Appropriate administration and management of Perioperative departments
  2. Assess skill mix opportunities, scheduling, agency nurse usage, staffing and on-call staffing for all Perioperative nursing units.
  3. Utilization initiatives
  4. Appropriate schedule and block usage
  5. Supply chain optimization
  6. Product and vendor selection opportunities


  • Analyzes all aspects of Surgical Services performance for potential improvement opportunities.
  • Maintains OR Dashboard data.
  • Designs and recommends processes, systems, procedures, and operational changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Assists in the establishment of operational work measurements and staffing standards.
  • Performs monitoring of throughput metrics and analysis of variances.
  • Perform data mining and review of financial and clinical data to assess Surgical Services for operational and financial opportunities.
  • Serves as resource/member of the PI division team in the completion of a minimum of 2 traditional facility Performance Improvement engagements on an annual basis.
  • Use extracted data to quantify the financial impact of Surgery cost saving ideas.
  • Assist in designing meaningful and realistic action plans for the implementation of process improvement ideas.
  • Actively communicate with facility, division, and corporate stakeholders to manage the project expectations and activities.
  • Develop, execute, and maintain project work plans for each current project and work directly with the department local leadership.
  • Serves as a facilitator, technical advisor, and analyst to hospital management and teams on the use of process improvement tools and techniques, analytical techniques, and statistical applications.
  • Actively participates in projects and conversations with Surgical Services-focused peers in other divisions via corporate support structure and contributes to enterprise knowledge bank.
  • Support bed management or other improvement efforts adjacent to operations of Surgical Services


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Master's degree preferred. Relative work experience and/or certifications may substitute.


Qualification:

  • 7+ years professional experience; 4-6 years relevant work experience
  • Must be proficient in written and verbal skills
  • Experience within healthcare operations required
  • Division based travel required, 80% travel to the facilities in the TriStar Division (Tennessee and Kentucky)


Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare Careers

Join the dedicated team at HCA Healthcare, a leading provider in the medical field, and be part of a company known for its exceptional care and commitment to innovation. At HCA Healthcare, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to grow their careers in a supportive and diverse environment.

Work You’ll Do

At HCA Healthcare, you will contribute to a culture that values patient care above all. Our team members are equipped with the skills and resources needed to provide outstanding healthcare services. With positions ranging from nursing to administrative roles, HCA Healthcare is actively hiring and offers a dynamic workplace where leadership and professional growth are encouraged.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. HCA Healthcare is a place where you can lead efforts to improve patient outcomes using the latest technologies and practices in the healthcare industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring all team members can thrive.

Professional Growth and Development

HCA Healthcare believes in nurturing the growth of its employees through robust professional development and training programs. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, we provide the tools and training necessary to advance your skills and take on new challenges. Explore our wide range of career paths and find the position that best suits your skills and passions.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From comprehensive health insurance to retirement plans and employee wellness programs, HCA Healthcare takes care of its team. Our inclusive culture and commitment to work-life balance make HCA Healthcare a desirable place to work.

Internship and Networking Opportunities

For those new to the healthcare field, HCA Healthcare offers internship programs that provide real-world experience and a pathway to full-time employment. Additionally, our extensive professional network allows for endless networking opportunities, helping you to build relationships and advance your career.

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Learn more about HCA Healthcare
Size
204,000 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$3.7 billion
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$51.5 billion
NASDAQ
HCA
* Ladders Estimates

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