QI Specialist - RN (2026-0925)

About the role

Responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of care provided within the hospital for defined areas, populations, and/or clinical pathways. This role involves analyzing clinical processes, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient outcomes and safety. Serves as a consultant on the JC, DOH, CMS and other regulatory requirements. Department: Quality. Reports to: Director - Quality & Patient Safety. Location: VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee quality projects aimed at improving patient care, reducing errors, and enhancing hospital operations.
• Apply the IHI Model for Improvement to facilitate quality improvement teams.
• Demonstrate an understanding of team leader roles, group dynamics, and leadership strategies in the context of quality improvement teams.
• Support and guide improvement teams through various stages of the project management life cycle, from planning to execution.
• Assist physicians and managers in analyzing and interpreting data for decision-making and performance improvement.
• Lead or co-lead committees focused on quality, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and participate in process redesign initiatives to streamline workflows.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Educate physicians, hospital leaders, and staff on quality management and performance improvement techniques and suggestions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies through audits and assessments.
• Abstract and collect data from electronic health records (EHR) to meet program monitoring requirements as needed.
• Develop data collection strategies based on research principles.
• Analyze and interpret clinical data to assess performance metrics and trends.