RN Quality Improvement Specialist

ne-arc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Arc is seeking an RN Quality Improvement Specialist in Danvers, MA, to guide quality assurance and performance improvement across the organization. You will monitor compliance with regulations, collect and analyze data on quality and client care, and collaborate with leadership to drive corrective actions and survey readiness.

The role requires an MA RN license and at least five years of nursing experience, including exposure to home health and accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; RN license in MA required.
• Minimum of five years nursing experience with home health, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, accreditation, or performance improvement.
• Knowledge of home health regulations, CoP, OASIS, QA and performance improvement principles.
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EMRs, and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of QA and PI activities.
• Monitor regulatory, accreditation, and agency requirements; promote evidence-based practices and quality client outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to quality, compliance, client care, and improvements.
• Identify improvement opportunities with leadership and support corrective action planning.
• Interpret regulatory requirements, conduct audits, develop corrective action plans, and monitor initiatives.
• Analyze clinical and operational data, identify trends, develop recommendations, implement improvements.
• Promote survey readiness and ensure ongoing compliance with state and federal regs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Data management systems

Job description

Location: Danvers, MA

Schedule: 8 hours per week, in person

Target Pay: $50.48 - $55.28 hourly

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the individual's experience, education, and internal equity.

Job Summary

At Northeast Arc, our mission is to help people with disabilities become full participants in their communities. The RN Quality Improvement Specialist plays an important role in making that possible. In this position, the RN Quality Improvement Specialist supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of quality assurance and performance improvement activities across the organization. The role is responsible for monitoring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and agency requirements while promoting evidence-based practices and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with leadership, the RN Quality Improvement Specialist collects, analyzes, and reports on data related to quality, client care, and compliance, helping to identify opportunities for improvement and supporting corrective action planning. This position also plays a key role in promoting survey readiness and ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, directly contributing to Northeast Arc's commitment to delivering quality services to those we support.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and agency requirements, promoting evidence-based practices and quality client outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to quality, compliance, client care, and performance improvement initiatives.
• In collaboration with leadership, identify improvement opportunities and support corrective action planning.
• Interpret regulatory requirements, conduct audits, develop corrective action plans, and monitor quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze clinical and operational data, identify trends, develop recommendations, and implement process improvements.
• Promote survey readiness and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience required, with experience in home health, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, accreditation, education, or performance improvement preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• Knowledge of home health regulations, Conditions of Participation, OASIS, quality assurance, and performance improvement principles.
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, problem‑solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, electronic medical records, and data management systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, learn new software systems, and effectively collaborate with clinical and operational leadership.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, telephone use, and review of electronic records. Infrequent light physical effort required.
• Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment.

About Us

Northeast Arc is a non‑profit organization with the goal of ensuring that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. Employment at Northeast Arc is more than just a job. We are a mission‑driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it's the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Keywords: RN, registered nurse, Quality Improvement, Nursing, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Quality