Quality Improvement Nurse Specialist

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a quality improvement professional to oversee performance improvement activities and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on patient-centered care, data-driven quality initiatives, and collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers. The ideal candidate holds a BSN (or ASN with extensive management experience), maintains an active RN license, and may possess an advanced degree (MSN/MPH/MPA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with 3 years clinical management experience OR Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) with 5 years direct patient care management experience.
• Current RN license issued by the state or multi-state license through eNLC.
• Preferred: MSN, MPH, or MPA.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development and implementation of quality activities and monitors quality indicators across the continuum of care.
• Develops data collection, analysis, and reporting of quality indicators and ensures timely reporting.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to optimize resource utilization and quality improvement.
• Prepares the institution to meet Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Interacts with faculty and staff to present quality initiative updates and education.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

BSN

ASN

RN license

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a quality improvement professional to oversee performance improvement activities and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on patient-centered care, data-driven quality initiatives, and collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers. The ideal candidate holds a BSN (or ASN with extensive management experience), maintains an active RN license, and may possess an advanced degree (MSN/MPH/MPA).