Senior RN - Quality Improvement/Correctional Health Services
Key Responsibilities
The Quality Improvement Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Director of Quality Management to develop and implement a comprehensive quality management program within Correctional Health Services. The position will require the RN to evaluate and monitor clinical processes, to determine strategies to improve the quality and safety of care and to work collaboratively with clinical nursing leadership in the implementation of quality and patient safety initiatives.
Qualifications
- A current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- A minimum of 2-3 years of direct clinical nursing experience is required. 12 months of experience in correctional healthcare is preferred.
- An experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing is preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience in quality management, quality improvement or risk management is preferred.
- A strong understanding of quality improvement principles and regulatory requirements.
- A strong knowledge of evidence-based community standards.
- Acute care hospital nursing experience in medical and psychiatric nursing.
- CCHP certification.
- A strong working knowledge of electronic health records.
- Proficiency in applications associated with google, microsoft (word, excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with healthcare management software and electronic health record (EHR) programs is required.
- An ability to collect, analyze and interpret data associated with clinical processes.
About The Role
Location – 1480 N 8000 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
Benefits
Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
Why You Should Join Our Team
The Agency
For more information on Correctional Health Services, please visit our website.
EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.