RN – Quality Outcomes Coordinator

Carle Health

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

Posted 10/19/2026part-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41 - $67 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice implementation. Proficient in data collection and analysis to enhance patient outcomes and safety initiatives.

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Bachelor's Degree In NursingLicensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationNational Nursing CertificationIHI Open School Basic Certificate In Quality And Safety

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Hard Skills

Patient Care EvaluationProcess ImprovementData Collection And AnalysisQuality Metrics EvaluationRegulatory Compliance ReviewPolicy Writing And RevisionPDSA MethodologiesRisk AssessmentPatient Outcome TrackingEvidence-Based Practice Implementation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingEducationFlexibilityTask Management

Tools & Technologies

Unit DashboardsQuality MetricsNDNQIVONOccurrence Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)National Nursing CertificationIHI Open School Basic Certificate In Quality And Safety

Industry Keywords

Nurse-Sensitive IndicatorsCore MeasuresVBP MetricsPatient SafetyQuality Improvement

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 and identify process gaps
Facilitate process improvement activities to improve patient outcomes
Implement evidence-based research and practice recommendations
Use unit dashboards and quality metrics, including NDNQI and VON, to prioritize practice changes
Collaborate with unit managers, supervisors, bedside staff, healthcare providers, quality teams, and other coordinators
Collect data and evaluate patient-outcome trends, including nurse-sensitive indicators, core measures, VBP metrics, and occurrence reporting
Review regulatory compliance related to patient safety
Participate in safety initiatives, work groups, shared governance, and process improvement teams
Write and revise unit-based policies, procedures, and standards
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
Apply PDSA performance-improvement methodologies
Participate in daily WB rounds and evaluate care, policies, invasive lines, telemetry, documentation, restraints, fall risks, pressure-injury risks, sitters, and environmental safety
Round proactively on high-risk patients and collaborate with nursing staff on risk reduction
Provide quality reports to unit leaders and bedside staff on daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules
Collaborate with unit leadership and the unit educator on continuing-education needs assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days
National Nursing Certification within 2 years (varies)
IHI Open School Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety within 1 year
Nursing work experience
Ability to balance multiple tasks/projects while meeting organizational standards
Ability to work a Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility to support night shift
Complete required direct patient care hours per week according to FTE status

Benefits

Comp & perks

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