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HSHS

Quality Improvement Nurse

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$37.71 - $56.57/hr

Quality Improvement Nurse Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Quality Improvement ... Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice is required. Wisconsin: RNs may ...

Hshs

Quality Improvement Nurse

Green Bay, WI

$37.71 - $56.57/hr

The Quality Improvement Nurse plays a critical role in advancing high-quality, safe, and reliable ... Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice is required. Wisconsin: RNs may ...

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How much do quality improvement rn jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality improvement rn in the United States is $89,385.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a quality improvement RN?

Quality Improvement Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses who focus on enhancing patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing strategies to improve healthcare quality and safety within a facility. They analyze data, monitor patient outcomes, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams to develop and enforce best practices. Their goal is to ensure that healthcare services meet regulatory standards and lead to better patient outcomes. Quality Improvement RNs play a crucial role in identifying areas for improvement and leading initiatives to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and promote high standards of care.

How does a quality improvement RN typically collaborate with other healthcare professionals to implement process changes?

A Quality Improvement RN works closely with interdisciplinary teams, such as physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, to identify areas for clinical improvement and to develop evidence-based protocols. They often lead or participate in committee meetings, conduct staff education sessions, and facilitate data collection to monitor outcomes. Effective communication and the ability to build consensus are key, as the role frequently involves guiding teams through change initiatives and addressing any concerns or resistance. Collaboration ensures that quality improvement measures are practical, sustainable, and aligned with organizational goals.

What is the difference between Quality Improvement Rn vs Clinical Nurse Specialist?

AspectQuality Improvement RnClinical Nurse Specialist
CredentialsRN license, certifications in quality improvement (e.g., CPHQ)RN license, advanced practice certification, often MSN or higher
Work EnvironmentHealthcare settings focusing on process improvementClinical settings with patient care and specialized expertise
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizationsHospitals, specialty clinics, healthcare systems
Primary FocusEnhancing healthcare quality and safety through process improvementsProviding expert clinical care and consultation in a specialty area

While both roles require RN licensure, Quality Improvement Rns focus on improving healthcare processes and safety, often with certifications like CPHQ. Clinical Nurse Specialists provide advanced clinical expertise and direct patient care in specialized fields. The roles complement each other but serve different primary functions within healthcare organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality improvement RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Improvement RN, you need a solid background in nursing, critical thinking, data analysis, and knowledge of healthcare quality standards, typically supported by RN licensure and experience in clinical settings. Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma), electronic health records (EHRs), data reporting tools, and sometimes certification in quality management (like CPHQ) is highly valuable. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and collaborative problem-solving skills set top candidates apart. These abilities enable effective identification, analysis, and implementation of improvements that enhance patient safety, care outcomes, and organizational performance.
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Infographic showing various Quality Improvement Rn job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,385 per year, or $43 per hour.

Registered Nurse (Quality Improvement)

Veterans Health Administration

Tampa, FL • On-site, Remote

$78K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Veterans Health Administration rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 1,004 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

69th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

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The Quality Improvement Staff Nurse, a licensed registered nurse, leads the evaluation of organizational performance using statistical methodologies while facilitating communication, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting staff engagement, education, and competency development. The nurse develops performance tools, reviews data, and partners with all service lines to improve quality outcomes and shared governance, under the guidance of the RN Nurse Manager and/or Chief of QI.
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Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Demonstrating clinical competencies in such areas as age-specific care, cultural assessment, and health education.
  • Demonstrating an ability to begin functioning autonomously, as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding of and compliance with patient safety guidelines, accrediting body guidelines, VHA Directives, and Facility Center Memorandums that pertain to patient care
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding of facility performance metrics that can be influenced by care provided
  • Ability to demonstrate active participation in program level quality improvement processes and initiatives
  • Ability to demonstrate use of metrics to show improvement in delivery of care
  • Ability to demonstrate active participation in customer service improvement processes and initiatives
  • Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers, team members, and supervisors
  • Attending staff meetings and program specific education
  • Following and including the appropriate Nursing chain of command structure
  • Stays abreast of current performance measures and metrics and understands, accreditation and regulatory standards, VHA Directives and local leadership defined initiatives.
  • Provides collaborative leadership in the formulation of policies in conjunction with clinical services.
  • Champion for systems related to collecting quality data and conducts the full spectrum of planning, coordinating, and developing Performance Improvement Activities and courses of action in accordance with all established Statues and VA/VISN Medical Center policies.
  • Initiates and/or contributes to interdisciplinary projects with Infection Control, Patient Safety, Service Chiefs, Associate Nurse Executives and Nurse Managers, Program Managers, and other leaders to address improvement needs and promote continuous readiness activities throughout the health care system.
  • Consistently visible and engaged throughout the organization.
  • Consistently performs weekly rounds through assigned areas assessing the environment of care for accreditation standards compliance, observing, and assessing direct patient care activities for quality and safety, assessing continuous readiness in assigned units and clinic areas and engaging with front line staff on a routine basis.
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position; safety, effectiveness, timeliness, efficiency, and quality; critical evaluation and mitigation of risk; and patterns of need and tailoring of interventions.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: Mon- Friday 0730-1600
Telework: No
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Preferred Experience:
  • MSN preferred
  • Detail orientated with data analytics, reporting data, expertise with TJC, LTC, CARF, OIG, and other regulatory standards and survey processes, ability to support any and all programs involved with quality improvement initiatives and accreditation.

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Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
  • English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
  • Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)

NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.
The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Nurse IV:
  • Scope: Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care.
  • Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 4 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and 4 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing and 3 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and 3 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees.
  • Dimensions:
    • Leadership. Leads health care delivery by leveraging evidence-based practices, industry-leading research, and innovative care models. Drives a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance and attain measurable outcomes at the program or service level.
    • Business Acumen. Transforms health care by implementing new processes, technology, informatics, and data analytics using business models and fundamental concepts of resource management at the program or service level.
    • Inspiring an Industry-Leading Lifestyle. Employs an industry leading, shared decision-making lifestyle. Cultivates a workforce that serves Veterans, families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds trust, lifestyle competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the program or service level.
    • Communication and Relationship Management. Directs the effective use of relationship management principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that are consistent with professional organizational values, beliefs and practices at the program or services level.
    • Professional and Social Responsibility. Operationalizes a lifestyle of holistic care, health advocacy and health equity. Applies ethical principles in decision-making at the program or service level. Advances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans and the community.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: The Nurse is required to meet the physical demands of standards as outlined in VA Directive and VA Handbook 5019. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity. This position may require potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving millions of Veterans each year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, and many other parts of the US, the VHA operates under the Department of Veteran Affairs, as suggested by their official website va.gov. The VHA is dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive care to its veterans. The organization offers a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care, including mental health services, research, and pharmacy benefits.

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