Cardiac Quality Improvement Nurse

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Cardiac Quality Improvement Specialist partners with leaders and multidisciplinary teams to drive high‑impact cardiac quality initiatives, modeling and teaching improvement principles while developing project plans, conducting chart audits, and analyzing outcomes against national benchmarks. This role identifies opportunities for improved care and cost reduction, coordinates investigations into quality issues, maintains organized and confidential data systems, and stays current through ongoing education.

With strong cardiac expertise, the specialist supports the implementation, monitoring, and advancement of processes that enhance patient safety, regulatory compliance, and overall cardiac care quality.

This role will require cardiac knowledge and experience to support and navigate cardiac patients within a multidisciplinary team approach.

• Education: Bachelor's degree. In lieu of a degree, a current RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) licensed in the state of practice will be considered.
• Experience: 3 years clinical experience.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Strong written and oral communication skills, proven leadership ability, knowledge of complex hospital and healthcare systems, processes and quality/performance improvement, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Effective change agent with attention to detail and accuracy; knowledge of the Internet, evidence‑based medicine, good clinical inquiry and investigational aptitude; proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); strong public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to present to physicians, clinicians, administration, and support staff.
  
  Self‑directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight; ability to travel throughout the hospital.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.