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Quality Improvement Advisor Riley Children's Health | Indianapolis, IN | On-site At Riley Children's Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient, every time. We are seeking passionate, data-driven nurses who are ready to transition their clinical expertise into a role that directly impacts quality, safety, and patient outcomes across one of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare organizations.
As a Quality Improvement Advisor , you will serve as a trusted consultant, facilitator, and change leader for clinical teams within Riley Children's Health. Rather than providing the solutions, you will empower frontline leaders and interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for improvement, leverage data to drive decision-making, and implement sustainable changes that improve patient care. This position is currently hiring for opportunities supporting the Emergency Department, Cardiovascular Heart Center, and Acute Care Inpatient Units.
Partner with nursing, physician, and operational leaders to improve quality, safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. Analyze and interpret quality and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Facilitate multidisciplinary improvement initiatives utilizing quality improvement methodologies, evidence-based practices, and change management principles.
Lead regular data review sessions with clinical leadership teams to evaluate progress, remove barriers, and sustain performance improvements. Coach and influence stakeholders at all levels to foster accountability and ownership of improvement efforts. Support strategic and regulatory quality initiatives across Riley Children's Health.
Track, monitor, and report key quality metrics while helping teams translate data into meaningful action plans. Serve as a catalyst for change by bringing teams together around shared goals and measurable outcomes. 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 experience.
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).
Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience. Passion for quality improvement, patient safety, healthcare operations, and process improvement. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
Comfortable discussing challenging performance metrics and partnering with leadership to drive accountability. Demonstrated ability to influence others and navigate change in complex healthcare environments. Highly organized, proactive, and motivated by achieving measurable outcomes.
Open to feedback, continuous learning, and professional growth. Why This Role? This position is ideal for experienced nurses looking to expand their impact beyond direct patient care while remaining closely connected to clinical outcomes.
You will work alongside dedicated healthcare leaders, influence organization-wide initiatives, and help shape the future of pediatric patient care through evidence-based improvement strategies. If you enjoy solving problems, uncovering insights in data, leading meaningful change, and helping teams achieve exceptional outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Full time · Day shift
About the role
Partner with nursing, physician, and operational leaders to improve quality, safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.