About the Role

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote with up to 50% travel

Department: Risk Management

About the Job

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

Define financial, operational, and clinical data necessary for evaluating change initiatives.
Identify steps, tools, and training necessary to implement a process or structural change.
Oversee functioning of assigned projects/project teams and for collaborating with executive leadership to access necessary resources.
Manage resources, process and quality assurance of projects within scope of responsibility.
Develop and update the ongoing management plan.
Monitor and ensure that detailed project plans, reporting mechanisms, issue resolution processes, and communications are timely and meet quality guidelines.
What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Mgmt preferred.. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed
Project Mgmt Professional preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed
Registered Nurse preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences you'll need

Bachelors degree
Experience in performance improvement
Lean (green or black belt) or quality (CPHQ) certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Define financial, operational, and clinical data necessary for evaluating change initiatives.
Identify steps, tools, and training necessary to implement a process or structural change.
Oversee functioning of assigned projects/project teams and for collaborating with executive leadership to access necessary resources.
Manage resources, process and quality assurance of projects within scope of responsibility.
Develop and update the ongoing management plan.
Monitor and ensure that detailed project plans, reporting mechanisms, issue resolution processes, and communications are timely and meet quality guidelines.