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The Clinical Performance Nurse (CPN) drives improvement of quality and efficiency in the care of hospitalized patients. The CPN works closely physicians to engage and educate the physician team ...

The Clinical Performance Nurse (CPN) drives improvement of quality and efficiency in the care of hospitalized patients. The CPN works closely physicians to engage and educate the physician team ...

The Clinical Performance Nurse (CPN) drives improvement of quality and efficiency in the care of hospitalized patients. The CPN works closely physicians to engage and educate the physician team ...

Lead and support daily workflows designed to drive clinical performance initiatives. These include ... Bachelor's degree in nursing, or healthcare relevant field required. * Master's degree, preferred.

Lead and support daily workflows designed to drive clinical performance initiatives. These include ... Bachelor's degree in nursing, or healthcare relevant field required. * Master's degree, preferred.

Lead and support daily workflows designed to drive clinical performance initiatives. These include ... Bachelor's degree in nursing, or healthcare relevant field required. * Master's degree, preferred.

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical performance nurse in the United States is $89,949.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Clinical Performance Nurse focuses on improving patient care quality and nursing performance within a healthcare setting. They assess clinical practices, monitor patient outcomes, and implement evidence-based strategies to enhance efficiency and safety. This role often involves collaborating with healthcare teams, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. By identifying areas for improvement, they help optimize workflows and enhance overall patient care.

What are the common daily responsibilities of a clinical performance nurse?

As a Clinical Performance Nurse, your daily responsibilities typically include analyzing clinical data, identifying trends in patient care, and developing action plans to improve quality and safety. You will often collaborate closely with nursing staff, physicians, and quality management teams to implement best practices and monitor compliance with established protocols. Regular tasks may also involve leading or participating in performance improvement initiatives, conducting staff education sessions, and documenting outcomes. This role offers a dynamic blend of analytical work, education, and teamwork, aimed at positively impacting patient care and overall healthcare delivery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the clinical performance nurse position?

Clinical Performance Nurses need a strong clinical background, current RN licensure, and expertise in quality improvement processes. Familiarity with data analysis tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and performance metrics systems is often required. Strong communication, leadership abilities, and analytical thinking help Clinical Performance Nurses effectively drive clinical improvements and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are critical for identifying opportunities for better patient outcomes and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Performance Nurse job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,949 per year, or $43.2 per hour.

Clinical Performance Nurse

Rockford, IL โ€ข On-site

ApolloMD
Outpatient Health Careย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

Other

Posted 11 days ago


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About ApolloMDApolloMD partners with more than 130 leading hospitals and health systems nationwide to provide Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Anesthesia and Radiology services, treating more than 3.9 million patients each year. ApolloMD physicians operate with local autonomy backed by the support, security and resources of a national group. Learn more about our growing team at www.apollomd.com.Job DescriptionThe Clinical Performance Nurse (CPN) drives improvement of quality and efficiency in the care of hospitalized patients. The CPN works closely physicians to engage and educate the physician team, optimize performance on defined key metrics, and ensure collaboration with the care team. This position is also responsible for overseeing and facilitating clinical performance activities, potentially across multiple service lines. Activities include identifying cohorts of patients eligible for specific initiatives, participating in daily workflows, advocating for patient goals in the care plan, and ensuring communication throughout the care team as the patient moves through their hospital stay. Success in the role will be defined by measurably improved patient outcomes and experience of care, as well as improved utilization of resources. This position does not involve providing direct patient care.Essential Job Responsibilitiesโ€ข Participate in the development of workflows to achieve program goals and performance targets, that are aligned with hospital priorities.โ€ข Provide timely status of implementation, barrier resolution, and action plans.โ€ข Understand, clearly articulate, and promote the adoption of hospital and clinical performance objectives with the physician team.โ€ข Engage and education provider team(s) related to clinical performance initiatives, goals, and measurement.โ€ข Facilitate coordination between the hospitalist team and hospital departments (e.g., nursing, quality, case management, clinical documentation, pharmacy) to ensure the delivery of workflows related to:o Quality measure performanceo Throughput, discharge facilitation, and transitions of careo Readmission preventiono Patient experienceo Timely physician response to documentation queriesโ€ข Collaborate with the onsite team to establish and communicate patientsโ€™ care goals.โ€ข Provide patient and family education to ensure understanding of the disease process, next site of care (NSOC) options, and community resources.โ€ข Establish a process for the completion of Home Health Care assessments to determine patientsโ€™ eligibility when applicable.โ€ข Facilitate follow up and goals of care planning for patients identified to be in the end of life stage of their disease process.โ€ข Ensure a process for scheduling community provider follow up post discharge for patients determined to be high risk for readmission.โ€ข Participate in proactive evaluation of program metrics and initiate additional investigation of drivers when targets are not achieved.โ€ข Share performance data with the physician team to drive continuous improvementโ€ข Continually evaluate processes, tools, and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.โ€ข Serve as a point of contact for hospital staff (e.g., issues related to clinical processes and triage for other potential issues related to hospitalist team).Required Skills and Qualifications:โ€ข Bachelor's Degreeโ€ข Current RN licensure in good standing, in the state applicable to the position.โ€ข Five years nursing experience, with at least two years in an inpatient acute care or hospital setting Proficient with electronic medical systems.โ€ข 3-5 years nursing experience, with at least two years in an inpatient acute care or hospital setting Proficient with electronic medical systems.โ€ข Five or more years inpatient nursing experience and 1-2 experience in a nursing leadership role, Case Management, Quality, Transitional Care, and/or post-acute services, preferred.โ€ข Strong clinical knowledge and experience in the Acute Care Hospital setting (Critical Care, Emergency Department, and/or Case Management experience is helpful).โ€ข Proficiency with technology, including electronic medical systems and Microsoft Office Suite.โ€ข Knowledge of process improvement methodology.โ€ข Ability to assess patientโ€™s clinical status and readiness for discharge.โ€ข Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.โ€ข Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy,โ€ข Client service oriented with the ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels (e.g., patients, physicians, hospital staff, hospital administration and other colleagues).Independent Physicians Resource, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and strives to avoid all discrimination. All qualified employees and applicants are entitled to equal opportunities and treatment regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical or mental disability (subject to the ability to perform essential functions of the job). #J-18808-Ljbffr