Quality Outcomes Coordinator

Carle Health

. Work at the unit level with bedside staff and unit leaders to deliver effective, efficient, high-quality care .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41 - $67 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality improvement methodologies, patient safety standards, and evidence-based nursing practices. Proficient in data collection and analysis to drive practice changes and improve patient outcomes.

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National Nursing CertificationLicensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)IHI Open School Basic Certificate in Quality and SafetyQuality Metrics Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementData CollectionPatient Outcome EvaluationEvidence-Based Practice ImplementationQuality ReportingRegulatory Compliance ReviewPatient Safety AssessmentPerformance Improvement MethodologiesNurse-Sensitive Indicators AnalysisCore Measures Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingCommunicationAccountabilityMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Unit Dashboard MetricsNDNQIVONPDSA MethodologyEnterprise Reports

Certifications & Qualifications

National Nursing CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)IHI Open School Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety

Industry Keywords

Patient CareQuality ImprovementHealthcare ProvidersRegulatory Agency CompliancePatient Safety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work at the unit level with bedside staff and unit leaders to deliver effective, efficient, high-quality care
Continuously evaluate bedside care, identify process gaps, and facilitate process improvement activities
Implement evidence-based research and practice recommendations
Use unit dashboard metrics and quality metrics such as NDNQI and VON to prioritize and drive practice changes
Collaborate with unit managers, supervisors, bedside staff, healthcare providers, quality outcomes coordinators, and quality departments on patient care issues
Participate in work groups and safety initiatives addressing unit-wide and hospital-wide patient care issues
Collect data and evaluate trends in patient outcomes, nurse-sensitive indicators, core measures, VBP metrics, and occurrence reporting
Review staff compliance with regulatory agency requirements related to patient safety
Write and revise unit-based policies, procedures, and standards based on current evidence
Track and report quality outcomes and unit trends to management, physician teams, and bedside nurses
Provide real-time accountability, coaching, and education to promote safe practice ownership
Use performance improvement methodologies such as PDSA to implement change
Participate in daily WB rounds and evaluate adherence to current practices and policies
Evaluate the necessity of urinary catheters, telemetry, and central lines with bedside nurses and providers
Review enterprise reports, track trends, and facilitate process improvement teams
Review hospital-acquired conditions, identify trends, and facilitate risk-reduction efforts
Proactively round on high-risk patients and assess appropriateness of care
Conduct daily rounds addressing falls, invasive lines, telemetry, documentation, restraints, pressure injuries, and patient and environmental safety
Assess appropriate use of bedside and video remote sitters
Provide quality reports to unit leaders and bedside nursing staff on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
Collaborate with unit leadership and the unit educator on continuing education needs assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to balance multiple tasks/projects while meeting organizational standards
National Nursing Certification within 2 years (varies)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
IHI Open School Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety within 1 year – Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Nursing work experience
Complete the equivalent required direct patient care hours per week according to FTE status
Day shift, Monday–Friday with flexibility to support night shift
No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
Potential for growth and life-long careers