Ascension

Senior Director Operational Excellence

Ascension$146K — $248K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma equivalency plus 5 years relevant experience, including 2 years in leadership/management.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree plus 3 years relevant experience, including 2 years in leadership/management.
  • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator required.
  • Experience in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Operational Excellence initiatives for the designated area.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement through leading initiatives.
  • Serve as a mentor and advocate for best practices within the organization.
  • Develop and implement systems for tracking and reporting on continuous improvement outcomes.
  • Benchmark industry practices to identify new opportunities.
  • Oversee the hiring, development, and performance evaluation of staff.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with some travel requirements.
  • Eligibility for an annual bonus incentive.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote with Travel

Facility: Chicago and Indiana

Specialty: Skilled Nursing and Senior Living

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $146,000.00 - $248,200.00 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Lead and oversee Operational Excellence (OE) initiatives, driving continuous improvement efforts and fostering a culture of operational excellence across the organization.
  • Serve as an OE champion, mentor, and subject matter expert by establishing best practices, coaching teams, and integrating continuous improvement methodologies into daily operations.
  • Develop and implement sustainable systems, metrics, and reporting processes to measure compliance, track outcomes, and demonstrate the value and impact of OE programs.
  • Build organizational capability through benchmarking, identifying improvement opportunities, and leading the hiring, development, performance management, and evaluation of OE staff.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Must be Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
  • CCRC experience is required


Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee Operational Excellence (OE) initiatives, driving continuous improvement efforts and fostering a culture of operational excellence across the organization.
  • Serve as an OE champion, mentor, and subject matter expert by establishing best practices, coaching teams, and integrating continuous improvement methodologies into daily operations.
  • Develop and implement sustainable systems, metrics, and reporting processes to measure compliance, track outcomes, and demonstrate the value and impact of OE programs.
  • Build organizational capability through benchmarking, identifying improvement opportunities, and leading the hiring, development, performance management, and evaluation of OE staff.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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