Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Improvement Coordinator, Perioperative Services

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 67,859 - 135,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification support

Generous PTO

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a nursing leader to drive quality improvement across Outpatient Surgical Sites. The role involves developing, coordinating, and analyzing clinical initiatives to improve patient outcomes and experiences, while acting as a role model for safety across the Medical Center.

The position requires a BSN (MSN preferred), Virginia nursing licensure, and 3–5 years of perioperative nursing with progressive leadership in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN required; MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages quality improvement initiatives across Outpatient Surgical Sites.
• Provides project management/leadership to meet Quality and Performance Improvement goals and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in patient populations related to projects.
• Collects, verifies, and analyzes data for projects.
• Provides leadership and training to project team members.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Willing to travel between locations as part of regular working day.

Skills

Project leadership

Quality improvement

Clinical data analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Clinical expertise

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Responsible for leading and managing quality improvement initiatives impacting core clinical processes and critical patient care functions across all Outpatient Surgical Sites. Responsible for developing, coordinating, leading, and analyzing clinical initiatives to drive optimal patient outcomes and improve the patient experience. Acts as a role model and champion for a culture of safety. Works collaboratively with executive leadership, administrators, directors, managers, physicians and other interprofessional colleagues to identify and enhance strategic clinical issues which produce quantitative and qualitative results for both internal and external Medical Center customers.

• Oversees and monitors the development and implementation of quality initiatives across Outpatient Surgical Sites.
• Provides effective project management/leadership to ensure completion of Medical Center Quality and Performance Improvement to meet goals and objectives and regulatory standards set by TJC and AAAHC.
• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrates clinical expertise in specific patient population(s) related to projects managed.
• Technical Execution: Demonstrates technical execution in collection, verification, and analysis of data.
• Leadership & Training/Development: Provides leadership and training/development to project team members.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel.
• Willing to travel between locations, as part of the regular working day.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: BSN required; MSN preferred.

Licensure: Current Virginia nursing licensure required.

Experience: At least 3-5 years of perioperative nursing experience with progressive quality improvement or leadership responsibilities.

Physical Demands

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods and repetitive motion (computer work). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

The pay range for this role is $67,859.00 - $135,718.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children\'s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.