VNPC Quality Improvement Registered Nurse, SOM​/Pediatrics

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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

School Of Medicine MBU

Pediatrics

The Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) is seeking a dynamic and passionate Quality Improvement (QI) Registered Nurse to help drive meaningful improvements in maternal and infant health outcomes across Virginia. In this statewide role, you will partner with all Virginia birthing hospitals, healthcare leaders, community organizations, and public health partners to advance evidence-based quality improvement initiatives that improve the safety and quality of care for mothers and infants.

As VNPC's clinical quality improvement expert, you will lead the implementation and expansion of Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Patient Safety Bundles and other grant-funded initiatives throughout the Commonwealth. You will guide hospitals through quality improvement efforts, provide clinical expertise and technical assistance, foster collaboration among diverse partners, and help ensure the successful achievement of project goals and grant deliverables.

This position offers the opportunity to influence healthcare practice and systems change on a statewide level. You will build strong relationships with hospital leadership and clinical teams, facilitate learning and improvement activities, analyze and share performance data, contribute to grant planning and reporting, and support advisory committees and stakeholder groups. Working at the intersection of clinical practice, public health, and quality improvement, you will help translate evidence into action and drive measurable improvements in care.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, self-motivated professional who combines clinical expertise with strong project management and relationship-building skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and are committed to improving outcomes for Virginia's mothers and babies.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact across the Commonwealth while advancing your career in maternal and infant health, quality improvement, and public health leadership. Together, VNPC is working to make Virginia the safest and best place to give birth and raise a healthy baby.

• Assist with development and lead implementation of quality improvement projects established by the VNPC.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to birth and community hospitals implementing quality improvement projects.
• Serve as clinical subject matter expert for VNPC programs and initiatives. Provide guidance and expertise as the subject matter expert for clinical implementation of QI projects.
• Contribute to implementation and completion of VNPC grant deliverables as outlined by grant workplans.
• Develop content for VNPC’s clinical newsletter and other communication channels.

• Apply public health core values when implementing program activities at the local, system, or state level.

• Identify and understand maternal and infant health population needs within the state. Assist with developing projects and implementing activities accordingly.
• Lead planning, evaluation, and reporting efforts for quality improvement projects.
• Research available grants and funding opportunities and assist with writing.
• Participate in evaluation of VNPC programs, projects, initiatives, and grants.
• Assist with grant and general assembly reporting. This includes tracking reportable…