Clinical Quality Improvement Nurse Specialist

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital seeks an experienced quality management professional to lead performance improvement efforts and ensure readiness for Joint Commission surveys. The role oversees quality indicators, data collection, and reporting across ambulatory and inpatient settings, guiding interdisciplinary teams toward patient-centered care excellence.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing improvement initiatives, supporting CMS conditions of participation, and educating staff on disease

Qualifications

• BSN with 3 years of clinical management experience including planning, coordination, and delivery of services.
• ASN with 5 years of clinical management experience including planning, coordination, and delivery of services.
• Current RN license in the state of practice or multi-state license via eNLC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of quality activities and monitor quality indicators across continuum of care.
• Develop and implement mechanisms for data collection, analysis, and reporting of quality indicators.
• Monitor criteria and report data for procedures and services.
• Develop performance improvement initiatives and support sustained improvements.
• Collaborate with Decision Support and staff for variance tracking.
• Work with interdisciplinary team to support resource utilization and quality improvement; use information systems for data analysis.
• Prepare the institution to meet Joint Commission standards and CMS conditions of participation.
• Analyze data for trends and compliance with Joint Commission and CMS.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Research methods

Collaboration

Flexibility

Negotiation

Education

BSN + 3 years experience

ASN + 5 years experience

RN license

MSN/MPH/MPA

Job description

Wheeling Hospital seeks an experienced quality management professional to lead performance improvement efforts and ensure readiness for Joint Commission surveys. The role oversees quality indicators, data collection, and reporting across ambulatory and inpatient settings, guiding interdisciplinary teams toward patient-centered care excellence.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing improvement initiatives, supporting CMS conditions of participation, and educating staff on disease