Quality Improvement Advisor 2

Asante; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Asante in Grants Pass, Oregon is seeking a Quality Improvement Advisor II for a full-time, on-site role. You will lead data-driven performance improvement initiatives across service lines, partnering with clinical and operational leaders to translate data into actionable strategies for measurable outcomes.

The role requires experience in healthcare quality/regulatory domains, Lean methods, and nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• 3 years of healthcare regulatory, compliance, quality improvement, analytics, accreditation, infection prevention, or clinical operations experience.
• Experience using data to drive measurable performance improvement with Lean or similar methodologies.
• Knowledge of patient safety principles and high reliability.
• Preferred progressive leadership and service line improvement experience.
• Experience in value-based care or equity-focused initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support data-driven performance improvement initiatives aligned to priorities.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Embed accreditation and regulatory standards into improvement efforts within the QAPI framework.
• Develop corrective action plans to sustain compliance and drive measurable outcomes.

Skills

Data analytics

Lean healthcare

Patient safety

High reliability

Regulatory requirements

Data visualization

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

EHR reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing or quality

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

EHR reporting tools

Job description

Description

Additional Position Details:FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM | This position is on-site and is not eligible for remote work

Starting Wage for this exempt position: $90,084.80-$123,864.00, depending on experience

Position Summary

The Quality Improvement Advisor II leads and supports data-driven, service line–aligned performance improvement initiatives that advance the organization’s priorities in quality, safety, access, and value-based care. This role partners closely with clinical and operational leaders to translate performance data and regulatory requirements into actionable, sustainable improvement strategies, ensuring measurable results across priority service lines and populations.

The position applies improvement science, analytics, and change management within the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) framework to advance outcomes, reduce variation, enhance patient experience, and optimize performance across internal goals, regulatory requirements, and external benchmarks. The advisor embeds accreditation and regulatory standards into all improvement efforts, ensuring ongoing alignment with federal, state, and accreditation requirements. The role leads data-driven quality assurance monitoring and performance improvement initiatives, including identification of gaps and development of corrective action plans to sustain compliance and drive measurable improvement.

Position Qualifications

Experience

• 3 years of experience in healthcare regulatory, compliance, quality improvement, analytics, accreditation, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, clinical operations, education- required
• Demonstrated experience using data to drive measurable performance improvement, working knowledge of Lean or equivalent healthcare quality methodologies, patient safety principles, high reliability, and healthcare regulatory requirements- required
• Progressive leadership experience- preferred
• Experience supporting service line–based improvement in acute care, ambulatory, or population health settings- preferred
• Experience in value-based care, population health, or equity-focused improvement initiatives- preferred
• Proficiency with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, EHR reporting tools)- preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or relevant healthcare field- required
• Master’s degree in nursing, business, or other healthcare or quality, process improvement related field- preferred

Certification/Licensure

• RN:Registered Nurse licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing- required
• PMP: Project Management Professional- preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher- preferred

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.