RN, Ambulatory Quality Improvement - Full-time

Description

Ambulatory Quality RN is responsible for leading and supporting quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes across ambulatory and community settings. This role focuses on monitoring and improving population health metrics, advancing evidence-based practice, and aligning clinical care with payor, state, and federal quality requirements. The RN serves as a bridge between data analytics and frontline nursing teams, translating metrics into actionable improvement strategies.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Current RN license in ND or compact state in good standing.

Education Requirements:

• BSN required.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years of nursing experience, with at least 1–2 years in quality improvement, ambulatory care, or population health.
• Familiarity with quality reporting programs, including CMS quality programs, HEDIS, UDS, MBQIP, and North Dakota value-based/pay-for-performance initiatives (e.g., BCBSND BlueAlliance).
• Experience with data interpretation, clinical documentation improvement, and process improvement methods (Lean, PDSA, Six Sigma, or equivalent).

Special Skills or Training Requirements:

• Strong communication and facilitation skills across interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical and financial data.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, EMR systems (Epic preferred), and population health platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to quality and safety.