Registered Nurse, RN | Quality Improvement Specialist

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking an RN, Quality Improvement Specialist for its Quality and Patient Safety department. The role advances system-wide quality initiatives and supports clinical excellence across the organization. As a clinically focused partner, the specialist serves as a consultant, educator, and advisor in quality improvement, patient safety, evidence-based practice, and population health integration. The specialist works with directors, managers, and frontline staff to provide guidance, research, education, and tools that support continuous improvement in patient care. The role also facilitates communication and required work across committees and the nursing council structure, and supports regulatory compliance and collaboration with internal and external partners.

The position is 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), with business hours typically from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It does not require holidays or weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of 5 years of RN experience.
• Active Wisconsin RN license at the time of hire.
• BLS CPR certification with hands-on learning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data analysis, quality improvement, or LEAN methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support performance improvement projects.
• Serve as a resource on evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with departments on process design.
• Support compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state regulations, and organizational policies.
• Provide guidance, research, education, and tools to directors, managers, and frontline staff to support continuous improvement in patient care.
• Facilitate communication and required work across committees and the nursing council structure.
• Support collaboration with internal and external partners.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and Gundersen’s comprehensive benefits package.
• A top-rated retirement plan.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Access to Emplify Health by Gundersen’s Career Development Center.
• The ability to make a direct impact on patient safety and system quality.

What This Job Offers

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