RN Quality Improvement Leader – Care Outcomes

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Federal benefits

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking an RN Quality Management Consultant to lead quality initiatives and improve patient outcomes at the Linwood campus. The role emphasizes clinical expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative process improvement in complex care settings.

Responsibilities include data-driven analysis, reporting, and guiding practice changes to meet accreditation standards while advancing a culture of safety and high reliability in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with active state licensure.
• Experience in quality management or utilization management preferred.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership to improve quality of care outcomes.
• Collects and analyzes data to monitor policy adherence and trends.
• Develops analytical reports to support service planning and safety culture.
• Partners with leaders to ensure accreditation readiness and daily practice improvement.
• Drives clinical practice changes based on current research findings.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Quality management

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Nursing license (state)

Master's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking an RN Quality Management Consultant to lead quality initiatives and improve patient outcomes at the Linwood campus. The role emphasizes clinical expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative process improvement in complex care settings.

Responsibilities include data-driven analysis, reporting, and guiding practice changes to meet accreditation standards while advancing a culture of safety and high reliability in daily operations.