Registered Nurse - Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist

Position Title: Registered Nurse - Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist Department: Quality & Process Improvement Job Description: New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive wages and total rewards package including a sign-on bonus and possible relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles! As a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist, you will partner with physicians, nurses, and healthcare leaders to improve patient care and outcomes. In this role, you will design and facilitate service line improvement and quality programs, serving as a key resource to align priorities, monitor performance, and advance meaningful improvement. Using data and process improvement methodologies, you will identify improvement needs, launch initiatives, and lead through coaching and example. This role is ideal for a curious, team-oriented professional who enjoys asking thoughtful questions, solving complex challenges, building strong partnerships, and using data to guide decisions and drive measurable results across programs and service lines. Every project you support contributes to safer care, better patient experiences, and improved outcomes for the communities we serve. Shift: Full-Time - Weekdays General Description The Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist I supports the organization’s Quality Improvement program through reliable data collection, validation, analysis, and structured improvement support. This role develops foundational capability in measurement for improvement, variation analysis, and structured problem‑solving methodologies. The Specialist I contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by supporting frontline teams in advancing patient safety, quality outcomes, experience, and operational performance. Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position and encompass all organization facilities, to include outlying Ambulatory Clinics. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Collects, abstracts, validates, and maintains accurate datasets in support of quality and patient safety initiatives. Develops basic run charts, dashboards, and visual displays to support performance monitoring and improvement efforts. Monitors process and outcome measures under the guidance of senior quality team members. Supports improvement initiatives using structured methodologies such as PDSA, Lean, or A3, with clinical or operational input as appropriate. Assists in regulatory readiness and quality reporting activities. Prepares routine reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for quality committees and leadership. Supports quality reviews of clinical and operational performance indicators under guidance. General Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Nursing required. Experience No experience required. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Foundational knowledge of healthcare quality improvement and patient safety principles. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Foundational analytical and data interpretation skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint); experience with data visualization tools preferred. Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. 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