Clinical Quality Specialist RN

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Year Incentive Bonus

Annual merit pay increase

Market competitiveness reviews

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Pueblo is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Room team. This onsite role emphasizes clinical quality, performance improvement, and rapid decision-making to uplift patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, a nursing degree (BSN preferred), and 2 years of nursing experience, with certifications (NIHSS, ACLS, ENPC/PALS on hire; TNCC/ATCN within 1 year). BLS is required and must remain valid through start.

Qualifications

• RN with license to practice nursing in the state
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• 2 years of nursing experience required (trauma/ka quality improvement preferred)
• ACLS, ENPC or PALS required on hire; TNCC/ATCN within 1 year
• BLS required; BLS card valid through start date or beyond

Responsibilities

• Identify key clinical quality and patient safety measures and promote their use
• Prioritize and execute performance improvement plans for clinical performance
• Document and analyze processes; develop indicators for studies and projects
• Support data collection methodologies and stakeholder collaboration to improve care
• Demonstrate critical thinking and decisive action in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Clinical quality improvement

Critical thinking

Documentation & data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Tools

NIHSS within 6 months

ACLS

ENPC or PALS on hire

TNCC or ATCN within 1 year

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo

Department: Emergency Room

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex

Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary: Measures, analyzes, and facilitates improvement in clinical performance and outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies key clinical quality and patient safety measures. Promotes the use of appropriate measures for clinical services. Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in patient care practices and in the healthcare delivery system.
• Prioritizes and executes performance improvement plans related to clinical performance.
• Performs documentation and process analysis, identifies clinical best practices and works with stakeholders to improve processes.
• Assists with the development, piloting, use, and validation of data collection methodologies. Serves as a resource for developing indicators for studies and projects.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Relevant certification as determined at position level.
• 2 years of relevant nursing experience, Preferred: Trauma program/services experience; quality improvement experience.
• ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: NIHSS within 6 months. ACLS, ENPC or PALS on hire; TNCC or ATCN within 1 year.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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