RN – Quality Improvement & Infection Prevention (QAPI/IP)

About the role

Lead Quality. Promote Patient Safety. Make a Lasting Impact. At Boulder Surgery Center (BSC), quality and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead our Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Infection Prevention (IP) programs in our orthopedic ambulatory surgery center.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate BSC's Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program.
• Oversee the Center's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Investigate patient safety events and coordinate corrective action plans.
• Conduct chart audits, quality reviews, and infection surveillance.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, and Colorado regulatory standards.
• Support employee health initiatives, including annual influenza vaccination tracking, when assigned.
• Collaborate with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to foster a culture of patient safety.
• Prepare quality reports for leadership, physicians, and the QAPI Committee.
• Educate and coach staff on quality improvement and infection prevention best practices.
• Serve as the ASCWebQI Super User and provide training and support to staff.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Previous RN experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center, Operating Room (OR), Pre-Op, PACU, Medical-Surgical, or Acute Care setting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving in a quality improvement, infection prevention, accreditation, regulatory compliance, or patient safety role within a healthcare setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC or CAIP), or willingness to complete required infection prevention education.
• Experience conducting chart audits, quality reviews, infection surveillance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience with ASCWebQI or similar quality management software.