Quality Improvement Nurse / PIPP Project Manager

EPISCOPAL HOMES•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$38 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Episcopal Homes of Minnesota is seeking an experienced, motivated, detail-oriented Registered Nurse to join its Clinical Operations team as a Quality Improvement Nurse / PIPP Project Manager. This temporary, grant-funded role leads a 2027 quality improvement initiative using AI-enabled fall prevention and detection technology to improve resident safety, reduce falls, and strengthen clinical outcomes across participating skilled nursing facilities. The role combines project management, clinical quality improvement, regulatory compliance, data analysis, staff education, and reporting. The position is funded through the Minnesota Department of Human Services Performance-Based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) for January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. Employment beyond that period is not guaranteed and will depend on organizational needs and future funding. The role is based at Episcopal Homes of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota, and reports to the Director of Clinical Operations. Episcopal Homes provides senior living and healthcare services including skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and hospice. The organization describes its approach as grounded in compassionate, high-quality care, teamwork, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. Benefits may be available depending on eligibility for the temporary position.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
At least three years of nursing experience.
Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute care, geriatrics, or a related healthcare setting.
Understanding of clinical quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
Experience reviewing clinical documentation and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
Ability to interpret clinical data and develop practical improvement strategies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with nursing teams, administrators, vendors, and organizational leadership.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree.
Nursing leadership or quality improvement experience in a skilled nursing facility.
Experience with QAPI, performance improvement, or survey readiness.
Familiarity with CMS nursing home quality measures.
Experience managing grants or healthcare improvement projects.
Experience using electronic health records and analyzing clinical data.
Training or certification in project management, quality improvement, infection prevention, MDS, or a related specialty.

Responsibilities

Manage implementation of the Minnesota Department of Human Services Performance-Based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) project.
Coordinate introduction of AI-enabled fall prevention and detection technology across participating skilled nursing facilities.
Develop project timelines, goals, milestones, and performance measures.
Work with nursing leadership, frontline staff, technology vendors, and other departments.
Monitor resident falls and fall-related outcomes to measure project success.
Identify project challenges and develop practical solutions to improve results.
Coordinate employee education and training related to new technology and fall prevention practices.
Partner with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes.
Monitor quality measures, including falls, infections, pressure injuries, hospitalizations, and other resident care indicators.
Identify trends and opportunities to improve resident safety and quality of care.
Conduct root cause analyses and develop measurable improvement plans.
Help implement best practices across nursing communities and support ongoing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Conduct clinical and regulatory audits in skilled nursing facilities.
Review clinical documentation and nursing practices for accuracy and compliance.
Identify potential compliance concerns and recommend improvements.
Assist leadership with corrective action plans and follow-up, and support survey readiness and ongoing regulatory compliance.
Prepare and submit quarterly PIPP progress reports to the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Track project performance, outcomes, and improvement goals.
Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reports for leadership to monitor quality.
Analyze clinical data and communicate findings to nursing and organizational leadership.
Maintain accurate documentation for grant requirements and regulatory reviews.
Research emerging healthcare technologies and evidence-based practices.
Identify opportunities for future nursing home quality improvement projects.
Collaborate with leadership on future PIPP grant proposals and support project planning, performance goals, evaluation strategies, and funding applications.