RN – Quality Improvement & Infection Prevention; QAPI​/IP

Overview

Lead Quality. Promote Patient Safety. Make a Lasting Impact.

At Boulder Surgery Center (BSC), quality and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead our Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Infection Prevention (IP) programs in our orthopedic ambulatory surgery center. This unique role is ideal for an RN with experience in quality improvement or infection prevention, or for an experienced Pre-Op, PACU, or Operating Room (OR) nurse who is passionate about patient safety, regulatory compliance, and driving clinical excellence.

If you enjoy analyzing data, improving processes, educating staff, and collaborating with physicians and leadership to improve patient outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact beyond direct patient care.

Department: Pre-Op/PACU

Reports to: Pre-Op/PACU Manager and Clinical Director

Schedule/Type: Full-Time (30 hours/week), Hourly, Onsite | Three 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday

Wage: $41.00 - $59.00 hr, commensurate with experience

Bonus Eligibility: No

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate BSC's Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program.
• Oversee the Center's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Investigate patient safety events and coordinate corrective action plans.
• Conduct chart audits, quality reviews, and infection surveillance.
• Monitor surgical site infections (SSI) and healthcare-associated infections.
• Lead Performance Improvement (PI) projects from planning through implementation.
• Prepare quality reports for leadership, physicians, and the QAPI Committee.
• Educate and coach staff on quality improvement and infection prevention best practices.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, and Colorado regulatory standards.
• Serve as the ASCWebQI Super User and provide training and support to staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to foster a culture of patient safety.
• Support employee health initiatives, including annual influenza vaccination tracking, when assigned.

• Current unrestricted Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Previous RN experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center, Operating Room (OR), Pre-Op, PACU, Medical-Surgical, or Acute Care setting required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems

• Experience serving in a quality improvement, infection prevention, accreditation, regulatory compliance, or patient safety role within a healthcare setting
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC or CAIP), or willingness to complete required infection prevention education
• Experience conducting chart audits, quality reviews, infection surveillance, and performance improvement initiatives
• Experience with ASCWebQI or similar quality management software

This position offers the opportunity to influence patient care beyond the bedside. You ll partner with clinical leaders and physicians to improve outcomes, strengthen patient safety initiatives, and ensure the highest standards of quality throughout the surgery center.

• Solving complex problems
• Working with clinical data
• Leading quality improvement initiatives
• Educating and mentoring others
• Collaborating across departments
• Driving meaningful organizational change

At Boulder Surgery Center, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. When you join our team, you ll be part of a collaborative culture that values clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and patient safety. We empower our employees to make meaningful contributions, support professional growth, and help shape the future of orthopedic surgical care.

Benefits you may receive include:

• Mon-|day-Friday schedule

Boulder Surgery Center is a leading orthopedic ambulatory surgery center committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and exceptional surgical care. Our physicians, nurses, and clinical teams work together to provide outstanding patient experiences while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

If you re passionate about improving healthcare quality and helping shape the future of patient safety in an outpatient surgical setting, we d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Applications accepted ongoing

Equal Opportunity employer statement available upon request. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all…