Clinical Quality Improvement (QI) Advisor - Part Time
About The Position
The Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative (CPCQC) is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to ensure that every pregnant and postpartum person, infant, and their families in Colorado receive safe, equitable, and high-quality care. CPCQC partners with hospitals, community-based organizations, families, and national collaborators to advance best practices, reduce disparities, and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The Quality Improvement (QI) Advisor serves as a primary improvement partner to hospital teams participating in CPCQC initiatives. The QI Advisor provides coaching, facilitation, technical assistance, and data-informed guidance to support implementation of evidence-based, equity-centered quality improvement work across maternal and infant health initiatives statewide. This role works closely with Program Managers, the Data & Analytics Team, and other QI Advisors and reports to the Deputy Director of Quality Improvement.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience leading or supporting clinical or public health quality improvement initiatives.
- 2+ years of clinical experience in maternal-child health or a related healthcare setting (e.g., RN, CNM, NP, MD, case manager).
- Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare quality improvement methodologies and ability to apply them in practice.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
- Experience working with healthcare data and complying with HIPAA and data security requirements.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, team-based environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MPH, MSN), doctorate (DNP), or clinical professional degree.
- Experience with the IHI Breakthrough Series model (or willingness to complete training within 6 months of hire).
- Experience with electronic medical records and equity-focused improvement work.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary QI advisor and point of contact for assigned hospital teams.
- Plan and facilitate quarterly 1:1 QI advising meetings, including agenda preparation and follow-up.
- Coach hospital teams in applying QI methods (e.g., SMART aims, key driver diagrams, PDSA cycles, 30–60–90 day plans).
- Review monthly data submissions and PDSA documentation; support interpretation of run charts, control charts, and dashboards.
- Collaborate with the Data Team to improve data quality and support use of race, ethnicity, and language data to identify and address inequities.
- Prepare and present QI content at monthly hospital initiative meetings, collaborative learning sessions, workshops, and webinars.
- Participate in on-site hospital visits as needed to support relationship-building and improvement work.
- Contribute to grant reporting, documentation of progress, and dissemination of QI work (e.g., abstracts, posters, presentations).
- Coordinate with other QI Advisors to ensure alignment and consistency across initiatives.
Benefits
- FTE comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement for employees working at least 30 hours per week, and unlimited paid time off.
- Remote work within Colorado, with intentional in-person connections
- No-meeting Fridays to protect focused work, creativity, and deep thinking
- Meaningful statewide impact on improving maternal and infant health outcomes
- Opportunities for professional growth, including attending and presenting at state and national conferences
- Travel within Colorado for hospital site visits, learning sessions, and relationship-building
- A collaborative, values-driven team that prioritizes joy, learning, and integrity alongside excellence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
