Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist I

Essential Responsibilities

• Collections, 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.
• Maintains process and outcome measures under the guidance of senior quality team members.
• Sustains improvement initiatives using structured methodologies such as PDSA, Lean, or A3, with clinical or operational input as appropriate.
• Aids 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.
• No experience required.
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: 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.