Population Health & Quality Improvement Nurse

Open Door Health Center; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403(b) match

Health coverage

Wellness incentives

Voluntary benefits

Education support

EAP

Job summary

Open Door Health Center is seeking a Quality Improvement/Population Health Nurse to lead quality initiatives across medical, behavioral health, dental, and support services. You will champion QI projects, manage population health activities, and optimize EHR and related tools under the Director of Quality Improvement & Support Services.

You will coordinate HRSA-aligned quality programs, conduct audits, and support risk assessments while guiding clinical staff in population health best practices.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of medical clinical experience with at least 3 years in quality improvement and population health.
• Extensive knowledge of Electronic Health Records; OCHIN Epic experience preferred.
• Experience using analytical tools for QI/PH data management and display; Azara DRVS experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and dedication to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate QI programs addressing quality, utilization, patient safety, and operational performance.
• Coordinate monthly QI meetings and QI Board reporting.
• Coach clinic teams on design and implementation of improvement projects (PDSA) and EHR/population health optimization.
• Work with Compliance Director to align quality and compliance programs and conduct quarterly risk assessments.
• Act as advisor to care teams by translating data into actionable quality improvements.

Skills

Communication

RN License

QI/PH experience

Population health

Data analysis

EHR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

BSN preferred

Tools

OCHIN Epic

Azara DRVS

Job description

Open Door Health Center is seeking a Quality Improvement/Population Health Nurse to lead quality initiatives across medical, behavioral health, dental, and support services. You will champion QI projects, manage population health activities, and optimize EHR and related tools under the Director of Quality Improvement & Support Services.

You will coordinate HRSA-aligned quality programs, conduct audits, and support risk assessments while guiding clinical staff in population health best practices.