Senior Clinical Consultant – Med-Surg

Vizient, Inc

. Analyze clinical, operational, and performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable recommendations for medical-surgical improvement initiatives .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $88,900 - $155,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical operations and performance improvement within the medical-surgical field, with strong project management and analytical skills to drive actionable recommendations and client engagement.

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Clinical Experience in Medical-Surgical NursingProject Management MethodologiesData Interpretation and AnalysisClient Relationship ManagementStrong Written and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Performance ImprovementData AnalysisProject PlanningWorkflow AssessmentConsulting Solutions Development

Soft Skills

FacilitationProblem-SolvingCollaborationClient EngagementMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Clinical Licensure

Industry Keywords

Healthcare EnvironmentClinical OperationsMedical-Surgical ImprovementQuality DataConsulting Engagements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze clinical, operational, and performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable recommendations for medical-surgical improvement initiatives
Interpret complex analytical results and develop clear data-driven stories supporting client decision-making and organizational change
Develop and execute project plans meeting schedules, budgets, deliverables, and expected value
Apply project management methodologies to organize workstreams, manage milestones, address risks, and support project delivery
Facilitate client meetings and discussions and present findings and recommendations to clinical, operational, and senior leadership audiences
Manage relationships and expectations with mid- to senior-level client leaders throughout consulting engagements
Apply medical-surgical clinical expertise to assess workflows, practices, performance, and improvement opportunities
Identify opportunities to expand client value and collaborate with senior project team members on consulting solutions
Develop and improve consulting products, services, tools, methodologies, and approaches within the clinical practice area
Guide less experienced consultants in data interpretation, storytelling, deliverable development, and intellectual capital sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree preferred
5 or more years of relevant experience required
Clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing, clinical operations, performance improvement, or a related healthcare environment required
Active or eligible clinical licensure appropriate to the area of expertise preferred
Experience interpreting clinical, operational, quality, and performance data and translating findings into actionable recommendations
Experience leading consulting engagements, improvement initiatives, projects, or complex workstreams within a healthcare environment
Strong project management, facilitation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting findings and recommendations to clinical and senior leadership audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities, build effective client relationships, and collaborate across clinical and operational teams
Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits plan
Incentive eligible
Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
Inclusive work environment