QM Nurse Consultant

Position Summary

Applies specialized clinical knowledge to participate in quality improvement efforts to assess and enhance patient care. Collaborates with the healthcare quality team to collect and analyze clinical data, participate in quality reviews, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Provides insights and recommendations to optimize healthcare practices and promote patient safety and satisfaction.

• Develops and implements quality assurance programs and initiatives to monitor and improve healthcare services and processes.
• Communicates with healthcare professionals to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance the quality and consistency of patient care.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards by conducting regular reviews, assessments, and audits to identify and address areas of non-compliance.
• Contributes to the development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines that focus on improving clinical quality and ensuring patient safety.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, such as legal, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs, to ensure policies are up-to-date, aligned with industry best practices, and reflect regulatory requirements.
• Analyzes data, identifies trends, and implements evidence-based practices that address areas for improvement, reduce variations in care, and enhance clinical effectiveness.
• Provides training and education to healthcare professionals, staff, and stakeholders on quality assurance, patient safety, and compliance-related topics.
• Contributes to enhancing healthcare services, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Stays up-to-date on healthcare quality studies and evidence-based practices by participating in research efforts, contributing to scholarly publications, and/or facilitating research utilization to improve clinical care and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) or other related clinical licensure. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred. Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Working knowledge of digital literacy skills. Ability to deal tactfully with customers and community. Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly. Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate option. Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is

$54,095.00 - $116,760.00