QUALITY IMPROVEMENT NURSE

Alivio Medical Center Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Full health benefits (Medical, Dental,

Vision, Disability, Life Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Job summary

Alivio Medical Center Inc. seeks a Quality Improvement Nurse to ensure services meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role leads compliance activities, educates staff on accreditation processes, and coordinates preparation for site visits with Joint Commission and HRSA.

The position emphasizes collaboration across departments, performance improvement initiatives, and risk management to improve patient outcomes and clinical metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required.
• Active IL Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience; prior quality or performance improvement experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives to meet accreditation standards.
• Educate staff on accreditation processes and requirements.
• Coordinate preparation for Joint Commission and HRSA site visits.
• Collaborate with Practice Managers and Clinical Site Directors on compliance activities.
• Oversee risk management and performance improvement across departments.

Skills

RN License (IL)

Quality improvement experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Accreditation standards knowledge

Computer Systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

SUMMARY:Quality Improvement Nurse is responsible for ensuring that the healthcare services at Alivio Medical Center adhere to quality standards and protocols. They commonly perform inspections, and other assessments of clinical services to ensure that they meet all relevant requirements. Quality Improvement nurse may also develop new procedures or policies related to clinical services. This might include creating checklists or manuals that help employees follow best practices when providing care.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Emulate and promote the values of Alivio Medical Center.Works collaboratively with Alivio’s leadership to achieve quality goals.Educates all staff of Alivio Medical Center (AMC) on the accreditation process and requirements.Assesses, monitors, and recommends activities and educational opportunities to maintain compliance with accreditation and/or regulatory standards.Works closely with Practice Managers and Clinical Site Directors to help plan and implement compliance activities for preparation for Joint Commission and HRSA site visits.Assists department managers with preparation for (Joint Commission and HRSA) site visits.Facilitates performance improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement activities throughout Alivio Medical Center.Acts as resource person to the administrative team, department managers, and clinical staff.Performs clinical risk management functions.Participate in Leadership Team and other committee meetings, as requested.Works collaboratively with different departments to evaluate patient outcomes and improve clinical metrics.Oversees Employee Health for all staff at AMC.Works with Patient Recall to ensure necessary appointments are scheduled.Works closely with Practice Managers to insure clinical staff competencies are completed annually.Coordinate staff trainings in collaboration with practice managers and site directors.Other projects as identified with Quality Director and CMOThis position requires compliance with all of Alivio’s written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Joint Commission standards, all policies and procedures and Corporate Compliance requirements. Compliance will be considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages and supervises staff listed below, including hiring, training, evaluating and managing performance to meet departmental efficiency and performance measures in keeping with the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Personnel Policies and Procedures and prevailing employment laws as appropriate.NoneKEY INTERRELATIONSHIPS:Quality DepartmentPractice ManagersRN’s/ MA’sProvidersChief Medical OfficerFull-Time Benefits:Paid Time off (Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Leave)Full Health Benefits (Medical , Dental , Vision, Disability, Life Insurance. )403B Retirement Plan.Salary Range: $75-100K based on education and relevant work experience.WORKING CONDITIONS:OSHA Category 1 – Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor of Science in NursingLicensure:Active IL Registered Professional Nurse LicenseExperience:At least 5 years nursing experience, previous experience in quality or performance improvement desired.Special Training:Demonstrated Competencies:Bilingual in English/Spanish preferredKnowledge of computer system and ability to accurately input necessary informationKnowledge of federally qualified health center rules/regulationsAbility to work with diverse populations and knowledge of multi-ethnic cultures