Quality Nurse Specialist

Carle Foundation Hospital • Peoria, IL

414d • Remote

About The Position

The Quality Nurse Specialist serves as a clinical quality resource and internal consultant for the west region locations within the Quality Management System at Carle Health. This role focuses on quality improvement initiatives, data analysis, and reporting to enhance clinical outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance. The specialist will manage quality tracking tools, participate in performance improvement committees, and assist in developing strategies to improve patient health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within three (3) years or College Diploma in Nursing with five (5) years of Quality experience.
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License in Illinois upon hire.
• Basic Certificate in Quality & Safety (IHI) within 1 year.
• Minimum of 3 years hospital and/or ambulatory healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage/coordinate and/or support data abstraction and submission for regulatory or Magnet reporting programs.
• Assist with development or revision of quality goals, policies, procedures, protocols, and order sets to ensure evidence-based, consistent, and customer-focused care.
• Measure, monitor and analyze timely and accurate reports, graphical displays and/or presentations to appropriate individuals and committees.
• Utilize EMR and other appropriate computer programs as necessary to complete job responsibilities.
• Facilitate data availability and integration into the performance of the organization.
• Serve as a quality representative on committees/workgroups and support ongoing initiatives to help minimize risk and support ongoing evidence of effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned including nursing tasks if needed during times of high capacity in the hospital.

Benefits

• Remote work option 1x/week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree