RN Quality Improvement Consultant - Trauma Services

IU Health Arnett is seeking a dedicated and experienced RN Quality Improvement (QI) Consultant to support Trauma Services. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional with a strong clinical background in Emergency Department, ICU, or Operating Room settings, possessing 3-5 years of relevant experience (5+ years preferred). This role involves developing, leading, and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and overall service excellence within the trauma program.

• →Lead the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of continuous quality improvement activities for Trauma Services.  
• →Conduct ongoing analysis to identify gaps in clinical care, barriers to optimal outcomes, and areas for improvement, aligning initiatives with organizational strategic goals.  
• →Facilitate the organization's performance improvement processes in collaboration with project team leaders and multidisciplinary teams.  
• →Design and deliver training and education programs for staff and physicians on:  
  • →Performance improvement methodologies  
  • →Data analysis and data processing  
  • →Work simplification techniques  
  • →Other relevant subjects
• →Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting to monitor clinical performance and support evidence-based decision-making.  
• →Serve as a subject matter expert in trauma care quality standards and best practices, including trauma-specific competencies such as TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course).  
• →Lead and participate in performance improvement projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.  
• →Collaborate across departments to foster a culture of quality and safety.

• 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.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in Emergency Department, ICU, or OR settings; 5+ years of experience strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Office skills to include: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and SharePoint. May require knowledge of data entry systems (e.g. NCQA IDSS/ISS tools, electronic health records, supplemental databases, HEDIS software tools). Occasional local travel (no overnight).
• Ability to work independently, lead projects, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification preferred.