Registered Nurse - Quality Improvement Consultant

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Retirement Benefits (403b)

Paid time Off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Quality Improvement Consultant at UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center reports to the Director of Quality Management and partners with leadership to advance clinical and operational systems improvements. This role uses quality management tools to analyze workflows, plan projects, monitor progress, and drive accreditation readiness, acting as a change agent to boost overall system performance.

Requirements include a current VT RN license and a BSN; MSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Vermont RN license required.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Experience in healthcare environment and accreditation standards interpretation preferred.
• Five+ years in systems, quality, or healthcare administration.
• Strong communication/presentation skills and ability to work with all levels.
• Experience with JC/regulatory agency preparation and surveys.
• Experience with electronic document management systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement and monitor quality improvement projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Provide systems analysis, performance optimization and risk reduction expertise.
• Apply quality management tools to analyze workflows, plan projects and make recommendations.
• Act as a change agent to achieve outcomes and enhance system performance.
• Support accreditation compliance and readiness activities.

Skills

Quality improvement

Systems analysis

Change management

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Unit Description: The Quality Improvement Consultant reports to the Director of Quality Management and is responsible for working with leadership to develop, implement and monitor clinical and operational systems improvement projects that support the organizations key strategic priorities in order to succeed as a High Reliability Organization. The Quality Improvement Consultant provides expertise in systems analysis and performance optimization, risk reduction and accreditation compliance. The Quality Improvement Consultant utilizes quality management tools and methodology to analyze workflow processes, plan and implement projects, and make recommendations for clinical operational systems improvements. The Quality Improvement consultant works as a change agent to achieve organizationally identified outcomes and enhance system performance through the use of quality management skills.

• State of Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BSN required
• MSN preferred

• Experience in a healthcare environment and experience with interpretation and evaluation of accreditation standards is preferred
• Five years or more of increasing responsibility in systems, quality, or health care administration
• Demonstrated management ability-Strong communication/presentation skills
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and management
• Previous experience with JC/regulatory agency preparation, coordination, education and surveys for hospitals, physician office practices, home health care and free-standing ambulatory surgery settings
• Previous experience with electronic document management systems (desirable)

On-call: Not required

Requirements

• Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards Package includes

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Benefits (403b)
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
• Paid time Time Off

Joining our team has its perks

• We encourage professional growth and development
• We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
• We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
• We are committed to great patient ratios
• Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
• We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
• Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

About the area

Berlin, VT, located centrally in Vermont, is just minutes from the capital city, Montpelier. Our historical downtown areas feature a wonderful and unique assortment of local shopping opportunities, not to mention the many farmers' markets, pick-your-own-fields and community supported agriculture programs (CSAs). Within a state that boasts 52 state parks, 800 lakes and over 7,000 miles of rivers and streams, you'll find an abundance of opportunities for hiking, skiing, camping, fishing, sailing, swimming and more. If you're planning to relocate with your family in tow, Vermont is known for its high-quality public education and its well-established private schools. And whether you've always envisioned living in an old farmhouse or a historic Victorian, or building your dream house with your family, Vermont has plenty of real estate opportunities. With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.