Clinical Quality Improvement Consultant - Inpatient

Join our dedicated team at Riley Hospital for Children as a Clinical Quality Improvement (QI) Consultant. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with inpatient teams to identify, analyze, and address quality and safety issues, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of patient care. You will lead and support continuous quality improvement initiatives, driving measurable improvements and fostering a culture of excellence throughout the organization.

Why Choose IU Health?
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, recognized as the top healthcare provider in the state, IU Health offers a wide array of benefits, including:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (per government program criteria)
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
• Healthy Results wellness program with biweekly financial incentives based on participation
   

Work Schedule: This position is onsite, Monday through Friday, during day shifts.
 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate ongoing quality improvement activities for designated patient populations.  
• Lead specific work groups and projects independently, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities.  
• Conduct comprehensive analyses to identify gaps in clinical care and barriers to optimal patient outcomes.  
• Design and implement targeted interventions to improve clinical processes, patient safety, and satisfaction.  
• Facilitate the organization’s performance improvement process in collaboration with project team leaders and stakeholders.  
• Provide training and education to staff and physicians on performance improvement methodologies, data analysis, process optimization, and work simplification techniques.  
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, utilizing data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.  
• Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to healthcare quality and patient safety.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Masters degree in clinical healthcare or business preferred.
• Registered Nurse with an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license preferred. 
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, or clinical improvement.
• Knowledge of data entry systems and software such as NCQA IDSS/ISS tools, electronic health records, HEDIS software, or other supplemental databases is desirable.  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.  
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and training skills.  
• Ability to work independently, lead projects, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• 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.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.