Registered Nurse, Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II to lead and support quality initiatives within a hybrid work model (1 day remote per week). The role focuses on analyzing clinical data, guiding performance improvement, and contributing to accreditation and public reporting efforts.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in quality improvement, with CPQH or clinical licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in quality improvement, performance improvement, or healthcare analytics.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and visualization skills.
• Ability to lead multiple moderately complex quality projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyzes clinical and performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Supports or leads components of quality improvement projects using methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and PDSA cycles.
• Develops and maintains dashboards and reports supporting internal monitoring and public reporting requirements (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission).
• Collaborates with clinical, operational, and quality stakeholders to interpret data and support implementation of improvement interventions.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Healthcare analytics

Job description

Number of Positions in Requisition 1 Job Details Under the general direction of the Director, Quality & Safety, the Registered Nurse, Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II will originate, facilitate, and expedite improvement efforts and education targeted at quality, patient safety, High Reliability Organization (HRO) initiatives, and process improvement activities that support departmental and organizational goals.

Job Description Registered Nurse, Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 1 day working from home per week Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II (Professional P2)

Job Summary

The Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II independently supports moderately complex quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring activities. This role analyzes clinical and operational data, supports multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to improvement efforts aligned with accreditation, regulatory, and public reporting requirements. The Specialist II applies established quality improvement methodologies to drive measurable improvements within defined scopes. Work is performed with general supervision and increasing professional judgment.

Essential Functions

• Independently analyzes clinical and performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.


• Supports or leads components of quality improvement projects using established methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and PDSA cycles.


• Develops and maintains dashboards and reports supporting internal monitoring and public reporting requirements (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission).


• Collaborates with clinical, operational, and quality stakeholders to interpret data and support implementation of improvement interventions.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Practical knowledge of quality improvement, performance management, and patient safety concepts.


• Ability to manage multiple moderately complex projects simultaneously.


• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and data visualization techniques.


• Effective communication skills to explain data findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.

Minimum Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree. Experience: Professional experience in quality improvement, performance improvement, or healthcare analytics.

Minimum Certifications / Registration / Licensure

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ): Preferred.


• Clinical licensure (RN, RRT, RD, etc.): Preferred, not required.

Decision-Making Authority

Exercises professional judgment within established policies, procedures, and project frameworks; escalates complex or novel issues as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide guidance or assistance to entry-level Specialists; no formal supervisory responsibility.

Degree of Supervision Received

General supervision; work is reviewed periodically with emphasis on outcomes and quality of work.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

About Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Equal Opportunity

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.