RN Quality Improvement Consultant - Trauma Services

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health Arnett is seeking a dedicated and experienced RN Quality Improvement (QI) Consultant to support Trauma Services. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional with a strong clinical background in Emergency Department, ICU, or Operating Room settings, possessing 3-5 years of relevant experience (5+ years preferred). This role involves developing, leading, and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and overall service excellence within the trauma program.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Registered Nurse with an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in Emergency Department, ICU, or OR settings; 5+ years of experience strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Office skills to include: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and SharePoint.
• May require knowledge of data entry systems (e.g. NCQA IDSS/ISS tools, electronic health records, supplemental databases, HEDIS software tools).
• Occasional local travel (no overnight).
• Ability to work independently, lead projects, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in clinical healthcare or business preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification preferred.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of continuous quality improvement activities for Trauma Services.
• Conduct ongoing analysis to identify gaps in clinical care, barriers to optimal outcomes, and areas for improvement, aligning initiatives with organizational strategic goals.
• Facilitate the organization's performance improvement processes in collaboration with project team leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Design and deliver training and education programs for staff and physicians on performance improvement methodologies, data analysis and data processing, work simplification techniques, and other relevant subjects.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting to monitor clinical performance and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in trauma care quality standards and best practices, including trauma-specific competencies such as TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course).
• Lead and participate in performance improvement projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Collaborate across departments to foster a culture of quality and safety.

Benefits

• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible participants to help reduce remaining student loan balances over time
• Employee Assistance Program providing free counseling services
• Healthy Results Incentive Programs that reward participation in wellness initiatives with points that translate into financial bonuses on your paycheck

What This Job Offers

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