Registered Nurse - Quality Improvement Consultant

University of Vermont Health Network • Berlin, VT

1d • $90,937 - $136,386 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Improvement Consultant reports to the Director of Quality Management and works with leadership to develop, implement, and monitor clinical and operational systems improvement projects that support organizational strategic priorities and the goal of succeeding as a High Reliability Organization. The consultant provides expertise in systems analysis, performance optimization, risk reduction, and accreditation compliance. Using quality management tools and methodology, the consultant analyzes workflow processes, plans and implements projects, and recommends clinical and operational systems improvements. The role serves as a change agent to achieve organizationally identified outcomes and enhance system performance through quality management skills.

Requirements

• State of Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BSN required.
• Five years or more of increasing responsibility in systems, quality, or health care administration.
• Demonstrated management ability.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and management.
• Previous experience with Joint Commission/regulatory agency preparation, coordination, education, and surveys for hospitals, physician office practices, home health care, and free-standing ambulatory surgery settings.

Nice To Haves

• MSN preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare environment and experience interpreting and evaluating accreditation standards preferred.
• Previous experience with electronic document management systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to develop, implement, and monitor clinical and operational systems improvement projects.
• Provide expertise in systems analysis, performance optimization, risk reduction, and accreditation compliance.
• Use quality management tools and methodology to analyze workflow processes, plan and implement projects, and recommend clinical and operational systems improvements.
• Act as a change agent to achieve organizationally identified outcomes and enhance system performance.

What This Job Offers

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