Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II

OU Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II to partner with clinical and operational leaders, driving measurable improvements through analytics, facilitation, and coaching. You will lead data-driven improvement across quality, safety, patient experience, and operations in a learning health system environment.

You will design measurement plans, analyze data, and present executive‑level updates to highlight progress and inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Nursing.
• At least three years of healthcare quality improvement experience or related analytics role.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current RN license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates moderate‑complexity improvement initiatives aligned with organizational quality, safety, and performance priorities.
• Partners with leaders and frontline teams to identify performance gaps, establish improvement aims, and prioritize opportunities for impact.
• Designs and manages comprehensive measurement plans, including outcome, process, and balancing measures.
• Independently manages data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting for assigned improvement initiatives.
• Develops and interprets run charts, control charts, dashboards, and other visual analytics to inform improvement decisions.
• Supports teams in distinguishing signal from noise and focusing improvement efforts on areas of greatest impact.
• Translates complex datasets into clear, actionable insights tailored to diverse clinical, operational, and leadership audiences.
• Prepares and delivers improvement updates and executive‑ready presentations for leadership, quality committees, and interdisciplinary forums.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for assigned quality measures, including measure specifications, benchmarks, and performance trends.
• Supports the design, implementation, monitoring, and sustainment of improvement initiatives using evidence‑based improvement methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Facilitation

Problem solving

Data visualization

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

Position Title: Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II Department: Quality Data Reporting Job Description:

General Description: The Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II functions as an independent quality improvement specialist who partners with clinical and operational leaders to drive measurable improvements aligned with organizational priorities. This role integrates analytics, facilitation, and coaching to support improvement initiatives across quality, safety, patient experience, and operational domains. The Specialist II strengthens organizational improvement capability and contributes to a learning health system through data‑driven decision‑making and evidence‑based methodologies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Facilitates moderate‑complexity improvement initiatives aligned with organizational quality, safety, and performance priorities.
• Partners with leaders and frontline teams to identify performance gaps, establish improvement aims, and prioritize opportunities for impact.
• Designs and manages comprehensive measurement plans, including outcome, process, and balancing measures.
• Independently manages data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting for assigned improvement initiatives.
• Develops and interprets run charts, control charts, dashboards, and other visual analytics to inform improvement decisions.
• Supports teams in distinguishing signal from noise and focusing improvement efforts on areas of greatest impact.
• Translates complex datasets into clear, actionable insights tailored to diverse clinical, operational, and leadership audiences.
• Prepares and delivers improvement updates and executive‑ready presentations for leadership, quality committees, and interdisciplinary forums.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for assigned quality measures, including measure specifications, benchmarks, and performance trends.
• Supports the design, implementation, monitoring, and sustainment of improvement initiatives using evidence‑based improvement methodologies.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Nursing required.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of experience required in healthcare quality improvement, performance improvement, patient safety, or related analytics role required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of clinical healthcare operations, evidence-based practice, and healthcare research principles.
• Advanced analytical, facilitation, and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead improvement initiatives.
• Skilled in measurement for improvement, variation analysis, and data visualization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and service lines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic and complex environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools.
• Ability to interpret regulatory and accreditation requirements within improvement work.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020‑21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020‑21 rankings. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.