RN - Quality Improvement - Transplant - Kidney Pancreas Acquisition - AM (230)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, invites applications for an RN - Quality Improvement position in Transplant. The role supports daily operations, data collection, and performance improvement initiatives across solid organ programs.

The candidate will facilitate QI/PI teams, report regulatory data, and develop evidence-based protocols in collaboration with physicians and staff. A nursing degree and RN license are required, with strong emphasis on quality and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related health sciences required; RN licensure preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, at least 1 year as an RN.
• Certification in basic life support (BLS) required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of Quality Management in the solid organ transplant programs.
• Collect and report regulatory data and coordinate quality improvement/process improvement teams.
• Coordinate QI/PI teams, program performance reviews, and goal setting.
• Facilitate responsibilities for high level QI/PI teams and present to committees.

Skills

Quality improvement

Data reporting

Facilitation

Evidence-based decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related health sciences

Associate's degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

UAB Quality Academy training

Job description

RN - Quality Improvement - Transplant - Kidney Pancreas Acquisition - AM (230)

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

To support daily operations of Quality Management in the solid organ transplant programs at UAB Medicine. To collect and report regulatory data and coordinate quality improvement/process improvement (QI/PI) teams, program performance reviews, goal setting, scheduling, summary presentations to QI or Program committees. To support facilitation responsibilities for high level QI/PI teams. To use evidence-based decision making combined with innovative, practical ideas to perform consultation/research, data collection, comparison, reporting, analysis, facilitation of recommendations for improvement and quality initiatives. To work collaboratively with physicians responsible for patients and the unit, department or division. May develop evidence‑based protocols, implement perioperative plans using quality improvement methods.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related health sciences field and five (5) years of clinical experience, one (1) year of which must be as a registered nurse, required. If Bachelor's degree is in field other than nursing, Associate's degree in Nursing required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Completion of the UAB Quality Academy within six (6) month of hire. At least one (1) year of clinical quality and performance improvement experience - Preferred Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.