Clinical Improvement Specialist

North Memorial Health; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Retirement match

PTO - generous

Adoption reimbursement

Child care discount

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness center access

Job summary

North Memorial Health in Minneapolis seeks a Clinical Improvement Specialist to coordinate and oversee clinical care, ensuring high-quality patient care across settings.

The role supports care staff, leads improvement initiatives, and may travel to primary and specialty clinics. Daytime hours with a hybrid on-site arrangement. RN licensure in MN and BLS are required; 1-2 years nursing experience with leadership preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Minnesota is required.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in nursing required.
• Experience in clinical care coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee clinical care to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Support care staff and lead improvement initiatives across clinics.
• Occasional travel to primary and specialty clinics for initiatives.

Education

RN license MN

ASN/BSN nursing degree

Job description

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non‑profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part‑time and all full‑time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About This Position

The Clinical Improvement Specialist performs clinical care coordination and oversight to ensure patient care staff is delivering highest level of appropriate patient care.

This position will work daytime hours, variable depending on initiatives but in line with the clinic hours. This position will support and have potential travel to both primary and specialty clinics for clinical improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Associate's degree in nursing and 2 years of nursing experience or bachelor's degree in nursing required

Experience

• 1-2 years nursing experience required; 3+ preferred.
• Previous leadership preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Knowledge of Primary Care Principles/Practices.
• Strong computer skills.

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure as RN in State of Minnesota
• State Requirement
• Current American Heart Association BLS
• Certification or completion of training and certification during first 30 days of employment
• NMHC Standard

Work Group: Non Contract

Hours per two week pay period: 80

Shift: Days Variable

Weekend Requirement: None

Schedule: This position if M-F, 8hr variable day shifts based on needs (most frequently 8a-4:30p). It does require some travel to our primary and specialty clinics.

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site: Hybrid On-site

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range: B24 ($42.29-$63.44), based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.