Clinical Quality Improvement Consultant - Inpatient

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team at Riley Hospital for Children as a Clinical Quality
Improvement (QI) Consultant. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely
with inpatient teams to identify, analyze, and address quality and safety
issues, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of patient care. You will lead
and support continuous quality improvement initiatives, driving measurable
improvements and fostering a culture of excellence throughout the organization.

Why Choose IU Health?
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, recognized as the
top healthcare provider in the state, IU Health offers a wide array of benefits, including:

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
Tuition reimbursement programs
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (per government program criteria)
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
Healthy Results wellness program with biweekly financial incentives based on
participation

Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than
3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the
largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members
at over 800 sites of care.
IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley
Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country
by U.S. News & World Report.
A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of
the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to
groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members
access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing
healthcare for all.
With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with
Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way
through excellence.
At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top
priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and
develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical
training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training
development.
Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the
transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest
states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15
hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.
We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful
work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with
a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, or clinical improvement.
• Knowledge of data entry systems and software such as NCQA IDSS/ISS tools, electronic health records, HEDIS software, or other supplemental databases is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and training skills.
• Ability to work independently, lead projects, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in clinical healthcare or business preferred.
• Registered Nurse with an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate ongoing quality improvement activities for designated patient populations.
• Lead specific work groups and projects independently, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses to identify gaps in clinical care and barriers to optimal patient outcomes.
• Design and implement targeted interventions to improve clinical processes, patient safety, and satisfaction.
• Facilitate the organization’s performance improvement process in collaboration with project team leaders and stakeholders.
• Provide training and education to staff and physicians on performance improvement methodologies, data analysis, process optimization, and work simplification techniques.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, utilizing data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
• Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to healthcare quality and patient safety.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (per government program criteria)
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
• Healthy Results wellness program with biweekly financial incentives based on participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level