Quality Improvement Coordinator - Perinatal Quality and Maternal Mortality

KFMC Health Improvement Partners; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KFMC Health Improvement Partners is seeking a Quality Improvement Coordinator to provide operational support for Kansas' Maternal Quality Initiatives. The role guides implementation, coaching, and data activities under clinical leadership, with travel to Topeka as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN and an active KS RN license, with experience in obstetric or perinatal care and a solid grasp of Kansas healthcare delivery and rural challenges.

Qualifications

• Requires BSN and active, unrestricted Kansas RN license.
• Demonstrated obstetric, maternal, newborn, or perinatal care experience.
• Strong understanding of Kansas healthcare environment and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of maternal quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage participating organizations and onboard hospitals and providers.
• Coach teams on quality improvement methods and PDSA cycles.
• Assist data collection, validation, and interpretation of performance dashboards.
• Develop educational materials and coordinate learning forums.

Skills

RN license

BSN degree

Maternal health experience

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

MMRIA

Job description

Quality Improvement Coordinator

The Quality Improvement Coordinator provides operational, technical assistance, coaching, and implementation support for Kansas' Maternal Quality Initiatives under the clinical guidance of the Maternal Health Clinical Director and in coordination with KDHE and KFMC. The Coordinator serves as the day-to-day resource for participating organizations and supports implementation of quality improvement activities throughout the collaborative. This position requires a minimum Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), an active and unrestricted Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license, demonstrated experience in obstetric, maternal, newborn, or perinatal care, and a strong understanding of the Kansas healthcare environment, including healthcare delivery systems, rural healthcare challenges, community resources, and key stakeholders that influence maternal and infant health outcomes across the Kansas.

Position Classification

KFMC is seeking the individual best qualified to support this work. The position may be filled as either:

• A regular employee of KFMC Health Improvement Partners;
• An independent contractor arrangement, depending on the qualifications, experience, availability, and proposed work structure of the selected candidate.

Candidates interested in either employment option are encouraged to apply.

Work Arrangement

This is a primarily remote position; however, in‑person attendance in Topeka, Kansas is required periodically, generally averaging approximately one day per quarter. Additional travel within Kansas may be required based on project needs. All approved business travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Scope of Contractor Responsibilities – Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative (75%)

Quality Improvement Implementation

• Support implementation of KPQC maternal quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist participating organizations with implementation planning and execution.
• Promote use of evidence‑based clinical practices and quality improvement methodologies.
• Support implementation of AIM Patient Safety Bundles and related interventions.
• Assist participating teams in achieving initiative aims and performance targets.

Provider Engagement and Technical Assistance

• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for participating organizations.
• Recruit and onboard hospitals, birthing centers, outpatient providers, and community partners.
• Respond to participant questions and requests for assistance.
• Conduct technical assistance and coaching activities with participating sites.
• Support peer learning and sharing of best practices.

Quality Improvement Coaching

• Coach participating teams on quality improvement principles and methodologies.
• Assist teams with workflow analysis, process improvement activities, and implementation planning.
• Support use of Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles and other improvement methodologies.
• Facilitate action period activities and follow‑up with participating organizations.
• Assist participants in identifying and addressing implementation barriers.

Data Collection and Performance Monitoring

• Support collection, validation, and submission of quality improvement data.
• Monitor participation and reporting compliance.
• Assist organizations in interpreting performance reports and dashboards.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and challenges for participating sites.
• Maintain documentation regarding quality improvement progress and outcomes.

Learning Forums and Collaborative Activities

• Assist in development and delivery of learning forums, webinars, workshops, and training activities.
• Coordinate participant engagement during collaborative activities.
• Support recruitment and preparation of faculty, presenters, and panelists.
• Facilitate participant discussion, learning, and collaboration.
• Assist in development of educational materials and implementation resources.

Resource Development

• Develop and maintain quality improvement tools, resources, templates, and participant materials.
• Curate and disseminate evidence‑based resources to participating organizations.
• Assist in development of participant guidance documents and implementation tools.
• Support development of reports and summaries describing collaborative progress.

Maternal Mortality Clinical Reviewer & Abstractor (25%)

Primary Responsibilities

• Review maternal mortality cases using the CDC Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) methodology.
• Collect, organize, and synthesize medical, social, and system-level information from multiple data sources.
• Develop concise case narratives and timelines that support multidisciplinary review.
• Present maternal mortality cases to expert review committees and respond to reviewer questions.
• Identify contributing factors, opportunities for improvement, and prevention strategies.
• Ensure case reviews are conducted consistently and in accordance with national MMRIA standards.
• Monitor case progression, maintain documentation, and support reporting activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, public health partners, and state agencies to obtain records and information necessary for case review.
• Abstract clinical and demographic data into MMRIA and other required reporting systems.
• Support dissemination of findings and recommendations to improve maternal health outcomes across Kansas.