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How much do quality rn jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality rn in Illinois is $87,478.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,400.00 and $99,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Quality RN, you need a strong clinical nursing background, attention to detail, and expertise in quality improvement methodologies, typically supported by RN licensure and experience in healthcare quality roles. Familiarity with data analysis tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and accreditation standards such as The Joint Commission is essential. Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and collaborative skills help Quality RNs drive process improvements and engage interdisciplinary teams effectively. These competencies are crucial for enhancing patient safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting continuous quality improvement in healthcare settings.

What are Quality RNs?

Quality RNs, or Quality Registered Nurses, are nursing professionals who specialize in ensuring that healthcare services meet established quality and safety standards. They focus on evaluating patient care processes, analyzing data for performance improvement, and implementing best practices to enhance patient outcomes. Quality RNs often work with interdisciplinary teams to develop policies, conduct audits, and educate staff about regulatory requirements and quality initiatives. Their goal is to ensure that healthcare facilities deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

What is the difference between Quality Rn vs Quality Nurse?

AspectQuality RnQuality Nurse
CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, quality assurance certificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, quality improvement certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHealthcare settings, quality departments
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, hospitals, clinicsHealthcare organizations, quality assurance teams
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Quality Rns and Quality Nurses both hold RN licenses and work in healthcare environments focused on improving patient care quality. The main difference lies in their roles: Quality Rns often focus on compliance, documentation, and regulatory standards, while Quality Nurses may be more involved in direct quality improvement initiatives. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings aiming to enhance service standards and patient outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by Quality RNs when implementing quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings?

Quality RNs often encounter challenges such as resistance to change from staff, limited resources, and the complexity of aligning new protocols with existing workflows. Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are essential to address these barriers. Additionally, staying updated with regulatory requirements and ensuring accurate data collection can require ongoing education and adaptability. Overcoming these challenges is critical to achieving measurable improvements in patient care and safety.
Quality Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Quality Rn job openings in Illinois as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,478 per year, or $42.1 per hour.
REGISTERED NURSE-ARU (FT-DAYS)

REGISTERED NURSE-ARU (FT-DAYS)

Riverside Healthcare

Kankakee, IL • On-site

$34.18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Overview
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Quality Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Inpatient Rehab unit in Kankakee, Illinois. The RN will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing various treatments. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a commitment to excellence in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties
  • Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
  • Treatment Administration: Administer medications, treatments, and procedures within scope as ordered by provider. Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, physical condition, and response to interventions. Document all observations and changes in patient status accurately and promptly.
  • Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and manage treatment plans effectively. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning.
  • Patient Education: Takes in consideration culture and age when educating patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatments, medication options, and post-discharge care. Provide support and resources to help patients manage their health and recovery.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital documentation standards.
  • Patient Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
  • Employee Experience: Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
  • Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies with quick and effective intervention, including performing life-saving procedures and stabilizing patients as needed.
  • Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Implement standard precautions and safety measures to prevent the spread of infections. Leverages nurse driven protocols to reduce healthcare acquired infections.
  • For all acute stroke units: Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education hours regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
  • Team member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others.

Non-essential Duties
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices and advancements nursing practice.
  • Completes all required education.
  • Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members and students as needed.
  • Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, Evidence Based Practice, and research when applicable.

Responsibilities
Preferred Experience
  • Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Education
  • *Graduate of an approved school of nursing. New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • For pediatric unit: PALS Certification required within 1 year of hire
  • For intensive care unit: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire

Preferred Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred*
  • Professional nursing certification in area of specialty preferred
  • Basic ECG recognition skills preferred

Employee Health Requirements
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
  • Exposure:
    • Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets
    • Video Display Terminals: Average
    • Blood and Body Fluids: Diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk.
    • TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose high risk; however, usage of protective wear, appropriate size TB mask from fit test and universal precautions reduces risk.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
  • Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
  • Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, ability to read machines.
  • Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
  • Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, heart sounds.
  • Touch: Necessary to assess patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
  • Sit: 10%
  • Twist: 4%
  • Stand: 40%
  • Crawl: 0%
  • Walk: 25%
  • Kneel: 1%
  • Lift: 10%
  • Drive: 0%
  • Squat: 1%
  • Climb: 1%
  • Bend: 30%
  • Reach above shoulders: 3%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
  • Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
  • Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
  • Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
  • Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
  • Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
  • Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
  • Over 100lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements:
Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'- 150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'- 150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
  • Sit: 30
  • Twist: 15
  • Stand: 60
  • Crawl: 0
  • Walk: 10
  • Kneel: 0
  • Lift: 5
  • Drive: 0
  • Squat: 2
  • Climb: 1
  • Bend: 15
  • Reach above shoulders: 2

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp 10 lbs. Normal weight <5lbs.
  • Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs. Occasionally
  • Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, medical/supply dispensing cabinet, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's.
  • Leg Strength: Up to 50 lbs. Occasionally
  • Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.

Environmental Factors and Special Hazards:
  • Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
    • Inside hours: 6-40
    • Outside hours: 0
  • Temperature: Normal Range
  • Lighting: Average
  • Noise levels: Average
  • Humidity: Normal Range
  • Atmosphere: Odors
  • Special Hazards: Chemical -drugs/work with patients receiving chemotherapy-Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy direct radiation for radiology equipment; mechanical- use of Hoover lift bed scales, motorized wheelchairs, bathtub lift chair.
  • Protective Clothing Required: As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.

Our Commitment to You:
Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
  • Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Pay Range
USD $34.18 - USD $44.45 /Hr

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