Registered Nurse; RN - Quality Improvement Coordinator, Perioperative Services

Responsible for leading and managing quality improvement initiatives impacting core clinical processes and critical patient care functions across all Outpatient Surgical Sites. Responsible for developing, coordinating, leading, and analyzing clinical initiatives to drive optimal patient outcomes and improve the patient experience. Acts as a role model and champion for a culture of safety. Works collaboratively with executive leadership, administrators, directors, managers, physicians and other interprofessional colleagues to identify and enhance strategic clinical issues which produce quantitative and qualitative results for both internal and external Medical Center customers.

• Oversees and monitors the development and implementation of quality initiatives across Outpatient Surgical Sites.
• Provides effective project management/leadership to ensure completion of Medical Center Quality and Performance Improvement to meet goals and objectives and regulatory standards set by TJC and AAAHC.
• Clinical Expertise:
  Demonstrates clinical expertise in specific patient population(s) related to projects managed.
• Technical Execution:
  Demonstrates technical execution in collection, verification, and analysis of data.
• Leadership & Training/Development:
  Provides leadership and training/development to project team members.
• Communication & Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel.
• Willing to travel between locations, as part of the regular working day.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

BSN required; MSN preferred.

Licensure:
Current Virginia nursing licensure required.

Experience:

At least 3-5 years of perioperative nursing experience with progressive quality improvement or leadership responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods and repetitive motion (computer work). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills;
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

The pay range for this role is $67,859.00 - $ annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.  U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide  rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's  is named by  U.S. News & World Report  as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .