Quality Registered Nurse RN

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05/03/2026

Located in Altoona, WI, the River Prairie Surgery Center is an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) proudly owned by OakLeaf Surgical Hospital, offering a variety of outpatient procedures including, but not limited to, ophthalmology and GI, to our growing community. This role will contribute to the facility’s success and support our commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Come join a team that thrives on collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence within a supportive, family-like environment.

Job Summary:

The Quality Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for leading and overseeing key programs that support clinical excellence, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention and control, staff education, and employee health services. The Quality RN monitors performance data, ensures adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and high-quality patient care.

Hours:

• 1.0 FTE - 40 Hours per week
• Monday through Friday day shift

Essential Job Functions:

• Quality and Performance Improvement

  • Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the organization’s Quality Assessment and Improvement Plan, programs, and initiatives
  • Collect, analyze, and report quality and performance data; identify trends and communicate findings to staff, leadership, and providers
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Lead survey readiness and accreditation activities, including regular rounding.
  • Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and alignment with organizational goals
  • Collaborate with leaders and departments to maintain and advance quality improvement projects and promote a culture of safety and accountability
  • Serve as a clinical and quality resource; educate and coach staff on quality measures, regulatory expectations, and best practices
  • Support infection prevention, QAPI, and organizational education initiatives, including training and annual program development
  • Assist in patient relations by investigating grievances and helping resolve them through effective management
  • Serve as the Risk Manager by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to patient safety and quality of care
  • Engage with vendors and providers to support implementation of new quality-related programs and initiatives
  • Lead rounding, committees, and interdisciplinary collaboration to identify and drive improvement opportunities
  • Chair and participate in Performance Improvement and Safety Committee
  • Manage development and review processes for policies
  • Serves as a member of the Internal Review Board and the Medical Executive Committee
  • Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications

   

  Infection Prevention

  • Serve as a resource for staff, leadership, and providers, promoting evidence-based infection prevention practices and standards
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain the organization’s infection prevention and control plan, programs, and initiatives
  • Serve on organizational committees related to quality, safety, and infection control
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal infection control regulations
  • Collect, analyze, and report infection data in a timely manner to identify trends and initiate interventions as needed
  • Collect and monitor 30- and 90-day infection and complication surveillance data; collaborate with surgeons and staff to investigate and respond to identified issues
  • Conduct routine rounding to assess infection control practices and promote survey readiness throughout the organization
  • Ensure infection reporting deadlines are met
  • Educate staff, providers, and leadership on infection prevention protocols and regulatory updates
  • Support the organizations preparedness and compliance during public health events or emerging infection threats

   

  Education

  • Coordinate, develop, and deliver comprehensive education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff across the organization
  • Oversee new hire orientation, onboarding, and ongoing competency validation for staff
  • Plan and implement organization-wide, unit-based, and role-specific education, including annual training and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS)
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