Quality Improvement Nurse

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School seeks a Quality Improvement Nurse to advance clinical excellence and operational performance across the health system. You will design, implement, and evaluate quality initiatives using data analysis to identify gaps and drive evidence-based solutions.

Reporting to the director of quality, you will collaborate with clinical teams, risk, and compliance to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Texas.
• BLS certification.
• BSN degree.
• 3 years of experience in a clinical setting with at least 2 years in clinical quality.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes clinical and operational data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develops and presents reports on quality metrics and outcomes.
• Utilizes statistical tools to interpret data and inform decision-making.
• Designs, implements, and manages quality improvement projects and initiatives.
• Monitors the progress and effectiveness of quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate quality improvement efforts.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Reviews and updates policies and procedures to align with best practices.
• Conducts audits to verify adherence to quality standards.
• Provides training and education to staff on quality improvement tools and methodologies.
• Leads or participates in quality and safety committees to foster shared learning.
• Promotes continuous improvement through clear, consistent messaging.
• Builds relationships across departments to support engagement and adoption.
• Performs chart audits to identify documentation and care gaps.
• Provides feedback and recommends evidence-based practices to stakeholders.
• Facilitates meetings and discussions on quality improvement strategies.

Skills

Clinical experience

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Quality Improvement Nurse

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Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details

PURPOSE

The Quality Improvement Specialist plays a key role in advancing clinical excellence and operational performance across the healthcare system. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement initiatives by leveraging data analysis, identifying performance gaps, and driving evidence-based solutions. Reporting to the Director of Quality or a similar leadership role, the specialist collaborates closely with clinical teams, data analysts, risk management, and compliance professionals to enhance patient safety, optimize outcomes, and support an environment of continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Gathers and analyzes clinical and operational data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develops and presents reports on quality metrics and outcomes.
• Utilizes statistical tools to interpret data and inform decision-making.

Quality Improvement Initiatives

• Designs, implements, and manages quality improvement projects and initiatives.
• Monitors the progress and effectiveness of quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate quality improvement efforts.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Reviews and updates policies and procedures to align with best practices.
• Conducts audits to verify adherence to quality standards.

Training, Education, and Engagement

• Provides training and education to staff on quality improvement tools and methodologies.
• Leads or participates in quality and safety committees to foster shared learning.
• Promotes continuous improvement through clear, consistent messaging.
• Builds relationships across departments to support engagement and adoption.

Clinical Outcomes & Review

• Performs chart audits to identify documentation and care gaps.
• Provides feedback and recommends evidence-based practices to stakeholders.
• Facilitates meetings and discussions on quality improvement strategies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current RN license in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• 3 years of experience in a clinical setting with at least 2 years in clinical quality

Relevant education or experience may be substituted as appropriate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Public Health.
• 2 years of experience in acute care, ambulatory care, or multi-site healthcare systems.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification
• Certification in Risk Management or Patient Safety (e.g., CPPS)

SALARY RANGE

$77,599 + depending on qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.