RN - Quality Improvement Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about patient safety, quality improvement, and making healthcare better?

Join our Quality Services team at Delta Health and use your clinical expertise, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities to improve patient outcomes and hospital performance.

What You’ll Do

• Review medical records and conduct quality and patient safety audits
• Support CMS, State Quality Programs, Leapfrog, and other quality initiatives
• Analyze EMR and other data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Support infection prevention, risk management, patient safety, and regulatory programs
• Participate in Quality, Patient Safety, and Infection Control committees
• Collaborate with physicians, hospital leaders, clinics, and community partners
• Support readmission reduction, health equity, and care improvement initiatives
• Assist with employee flu vaccination clinics, orientation, and other Quality Department projects

What You Bring

• RN license with at least 3 years of acute healthcare experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of a healthcare organization
• Knowledge of hospital operations, quality improvement, and data analysis preferred

Why Join Delta Health?

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical, RX, Dental & Vision – Low premiums with 100% coverage on services provided within the Delta Health system, and no deductibles or co-pays. Includes access to massage therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care .
• Life & Disability Insurance – Employer-paid coverage for your peace of mind.
• Time Off – Over 4 weeks of paid vacation annually (including sick and personal leave) for full-time staff.
• Retirement – 403(b) plan with up to a 2% employer match .

Work-Life Balance in a Stunning Location

Located on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, Delta offers an unmatched combination of small-town charm, affordability, and natural beauty. Enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, and exploring the Grand Mesa and surrounding public lands. Whether you're raising a family or looking for work-life balance, Delta provides a safe, friendly community with a slower pace and a high quality of life. Delta is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre Plateau, and nearby wineries, offering a unique blend of adventure and relaxation.

Delta Health is a county-wide healthcare system with more than 100 years of dedication to serving our community. Our 49-bed hospital and outpatient locations across Delta County are committed providing remarkable care in a healing environment . We operate with the core belief: Excellence. Every Patient. Every Time .