Nurse Manager, Quality & Clinical Compliance / Grant Coordinator
About The Position
Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead hospital-wide quality improvement, clinical compliance, accreditation readiness, clinical informatics, disease prevention, and healthcare grant coordination. The role collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, department leaders, and community partners to improve patient outcomes, maintain regulatory compliance, support strategic initiatives, and secure and manage grant-funded programs. The position is exempt, is scheduled for 40 hours per week Monday through Friday on the day shift, and is 100% on-site. It reports to the Chief Nursing Officer. The full job description is available at the time of the interview.
Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
- Strong knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, IDPH, and state regulatory standards.
- Proficiency with clinical data analysis and performance improvement methodologies.
- Vaccinations required in accordance with IDPH, CDC, and CMS guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Two years of leadership, quality improvement, compliance, or management experience.
- Certification in Nursing Informatics, Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or a related specialty.
- Experience with healthcare grant writing, grant administration, and program reporting.
- Experience with hospital accreditation and survey readiness activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
- Monitor quality indicators and performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and develop corrective action plans.
- Facilitate evidence-based, data-driven performance improvement projects.
- Prepare and present quality reports to leadership, committees, and regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate readiness for Joint Commission, CMS, IDPH, and other regulatory surveys.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
- Monitor regulatory changes and implement policies, procedures, and education as needed.
- Conduct audits, investigations, and compliance reviews to identify and mitigate risks.
- Assist departments in developing action plans related to survey findings, quality indicators, and compliance concerns.
- Support optimization and effective use of electronic health record systems.
- Analyze clinical and operational data to support patient care and organizational goals.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to improve documentation practices and workflow efficiency.
- Participate in implementation, training, testing, and evaluation of healthcare technology initiatives.
- Research, identify, and coordinate grant opportunities supporting hospital strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership teams to develop grant proposals and supporting documentation.
- Monitor grant compliance requirements, project implementation, timelines, and reporting obligations.
- Track grant-funded program outcomes and ensure timely submission of required reports.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders regarding grant activities and funding opportunities.
- Support infection prevention, disease prevention, and population health initiatives.
- Participate in community health programs and educational outreach efforts.
- Promote evidence-based practices that improve patient and community health outcomes.
Benefits
- Retirement deposit of 5%, with an optional match program.
- PTO accrual earned up to 4 hours a week.
- Medical insurance for the employee for under $5.00 a week for the H.S.A plan.
- Many other optional insurances available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
