Clinical Nurse-Ambulatory Quality Coordinator

Clinical Nurse-Ambulatory Quality Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN, United States (Hybrid)

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The Clinical Nurse-Ambulatory Quality Coordinator develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates ongoing quality improvement activities for assigned populations. They work independently, lead specific work groups, and perform thorough analysis of gaps in clinical care and barriers to care, aligning interventions with the organization’s strategic plan. This role facilitates the organization’s performance improvement processes in collaboration with project team leaders and provides training and education to staff and physicians in performance improvement methodologies, data analysis, work simplification techniques, and related subjects.

The Clinical Nurse-Ambulatory Quality Coordinator is a member of the IU Health Medical Group’s statewide quality department. Position supports IU Health Medical Group Specialty Care practices with quality initiatives, metrics support, and data reporting. Position requires the ability to train providers and clinical support team members on quality tools, quality metric specifications, and workflows to support closing gaps in care. Requires knowledge of quality reporting tools, use of dashboards, and routine reporting of performance to practices, regional leaders, and statewide executives.

Requires ongoing collaboration with practices and outreach coordinators to provide updates, share patient lists, and oversee outreach efforts to close gaps in care.

• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate continuous quality improvement activities for designated populations.
• Analyze clinical care gaps and barriers, recommending and facilitating appropriate interventions aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead performance improvement projects and facilitate the organization’s performance improvement process.
• Conduct training and education programs for staff and physicians on performance improvement methodologies, data analysis, and work simplification.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement improvement strategies and monitor outcomes.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and ongoing professional development.

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master’s degree in clinical healthcare or business preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Additional advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in report writing, data analysis, and graphical display of information preferred.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications and data management tools preferred.
• Ambulatory Quality experience preferred.
• Ambulatory clinical experience preferred.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Supportive environment committed to clinical excellence and staff empowerment
• Work in a dynamic, patient-centered setting with a focus on safety and quality
• To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.

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