Description

Job Description

Overview

Location: Bedford Hospital

Shift: Full-Time Days

Position: RN - Clinical Quality Coordinator

The Clinical Nurse - Quality Coordinator develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates continuous quality improvement activities for assigned populations. This role works independently and leads specific work groups. Responsibilities include ongoing analysis of gaps in clinical care and barriers to care, aligning interventions with the organization's strategic plan. The coordinator facilitates the performance improvement process in collaboration with project team leaders and conducts training and education programs for staff and physicians on performance improvement methodologies, data analysis, data processing, work simplification techniques, and related subjects.

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Position Overview:

The RN - Clinical Quality Coordinator plays a vital leadership role in driving quality initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring clinical excellence across the organization. This role combines clinical expertise with project leadership and educational responsibilities to enhance patient care quality.

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Key Responsibilities:

Develop, coordinate, and evaluate continuous quality improvement activities for assigned patient populations.

• Analyze gaps in care and barriers to care, recommending and implementing targeted interventions.

• Lead performance improvement initiatives and facilitate the organization's performance improvement process.

• Conduct training and education sessions for staff and physicians on performance improvement tools, data analysis, and related subjects.

• Collaborate with project teams and leadership to align quality activities with organizational strategic goals.

• Utilize data and graphical displays to monitor and report on quality metrics.

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Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education:

- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

- Master's degree in clinical healthcare or business preferred.

• Licensure:

- Active RN license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).

- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.

• Certifications:

- Certified Public Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification preferred.

- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

- Additional advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department policies.

• Experience:

- 5-7 years of relevant clinical or quality improvement experience preferred.

• Knowledge & Skills:

- Experience in report writing and graphical data presentation preferred.

- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools preferred.

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Why IU Health?

As part of Indiana's largest healthcare system, we offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

• A collaborative environment dedicated to quality excellence and innovation

To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

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Join IU Health!

Be part of Indiana's leading healthcare system committed to advancing quality, safety, and patient outcomes through continuous improvement efforts. Lead and support your team in fostering a culture of excellence.

Ready to influence quality improvement? Apply today to become an RN - Clinical Quality Coordinator at IU Health!

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