Registered Nurse - Quality Improvement Consultant

UVM Health; Vermont; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and development

Structured preceptorships and CE

Competitive relocation incentives

Job summary

University of Vermont Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - Quality Improvement Consultant to lead clinical and operational quality improvement projects. You will work with leadership to implement systems improvements that advance high reliability and accreditation readiness across diverse clinical settings.

The role emphasizes expertise in quality management, change leadership, and performance optimization, with opportunities to influence patient care and safety across Vermont facilities.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Five years of increasing responsibility in systems, quality, or health care administration.
• Experience with JC/regulatory surveys and accreditation coordination/preparation.
• Strong communication/presentation and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to design, implement and monitor clinical and operational quality improvement projects.
• Apply quality management tools to analyze workflows and performance; recommend improvements.
• Act as change agent to achieve outcomes and enhance system performance for accreditation readiness.

Skills

Quality improvement

Systems analysis

Change management

Communication/presentation

Leadership

Education

RN license (VT or compact)

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

Electronic document management systems

Quality management tools

Job description

When You Care
This Much...It’s More
Than a Career.

Registered Nurse - Quality Improvement Consultant

Our nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.

At University of Vermont Health, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVM Health.

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

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.

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

Fast Facts

Employees

66,000

Serves 66,000 people in our region in 24 cities and towns

275

122 licensed hospital beds and 153 skilled nursing beds

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Medical practices

216

153 physicians and 63 advanced practice providers representing 47 medical specialties

218,295

Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics

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