Quality Improvement Nurse

**Our promise to you:** Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better. **All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** + Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off from Day One + 403-B Retirement Plan + 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave + Career Development + Whole Person Well-being Resources + Mental Health Resources and Support + Pet Benefits **Schedule:** Full time **Shift:** Day (United States of America) **Address:** 2363 63Rd St **City:** Woodridge **State:** Illinois **Postal Code:** 60517 **Job Description:** **Schedule: Monday-Friday business hours (flexible)** **Travel among clinics in Chicago area** + Develops, reviews, implements, assesses, and enforces standard operating procedures, systems, procedures, and policies for AHMG practices. + Partners with the Education and Training team to develop and teach new and ongoing training programs, curriculum, and skills fairs. + Collaborates with outside vendors to provide practice staff with in-service training on new or updated equipment. + Acts as a liaison for Infection Prevention, Safety, and Employee Health programs. + Oversees compliance with various Federal and State programs such as Vaccine for Children (VFC) and Biomedical Waste. + Collaborates with the risk management team to review, research, investigate, and formulate risk reduction strategies, policies, and organizational changes. + Serves as a clinical advisor and chair for design and construction meetings for practice moves, acquisitions, and new practices. + Communicates with high-level executives to relay clinical information as it pertains to their downline. + Collaborates with practice leaders to educate and guide staff on patient and staff safety and quality. + Works with internal teams to make clinical decisions and develop solutions for improving clinical workflow and processes related to quality and safety. + Performs continuous quality improvement monitoring and compile data for reporting to develop and implement quality action plans. + Creates continuous improvement plans focusing on enhancing patient safety, implementing risk reduction strategies, and improving infection prevention. + Other duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + Proficient in critical thinking and decision-making. [Required] + Demonstrates advanced interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. [Required] + Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. [Required] + Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution. [Required] + Knowledgeable in healthcare quality improvement practices. [Required] + Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including basic chart and graph creation. [Required] + Must have strong communication and organizational skills. [Required] + Be detail-oriented and precise in your work. [Required] + Basic computer skills in Office, Word, and Excel. [Required] + Evidence-based practice implementation and innovation. [Required] + Healthcare leadership experience. [Preferred] + Process improvement. [Preferred] + Regulatory compliance. [Preferred] + Risk management. [Preferred] **Education:** + Associate's of Nursing [Required] + Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] **Work Experience:** + 1+ clinical nursing experience [Required] + 2+ clinical nursing experience [Preferred] + 2+ experience in one of the following areas: clinical nursing, or other clinical/hospital specialty [Preferred] + Prior experience in a physician office [Preferred] + Prior experience with Performance Improvement, Quality Assessment and Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance [Preferred] **Licenses and Certifications:** + Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] + Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] **Physical Requirements:** _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_ Physical Requirements - **Pay Range:** $73,179.07 - $129,306.76 _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._ **Category:** Registered Nurse **Organization:** AHMG GLR Management JV Staff **Schedule:** Full time **Shift:** Day **Req ID:** 152803103