Clinical Quality Improvement Nurse, Hybrid, Baptist Jacksonville

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Clinical Quality Improvement Nurse, Hybrid, Baptist Jacksonville Baptist Health Jacksonville is seeking a Clinical Quality Improvement Nurse to support quality improvement initiatives across the organization.

This hybrid role is responsible for leading clinical effectiveness efforts, utilizing quality data to drive performance improvement, and promoting evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes. The Clinical Quality Improvement Nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to foster a culture of quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement while supporting regulatory readiness and nursing excellence.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee quality management activities in collaboration with the medical staff. Lead Clinical Effectiveness teams using evidence-based best practices to improve patient outcomes. Analyze quality and performance data to identify opportunities and implement performance improvement initiatives. Promote patient safety through monitoring and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs).

Assist with Joint Commission readiness activities to maintain a constant state of survey readiness. Utilize NDNQI and other quality data to evaluate nursing performance and develop quality improvement plans. Participate in quality councils, committees, and interdisciplinary improvement initiatives. Support Baptist Health's Magnet journey by promoting nursing excellence and evidence-based practice.

Collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Experience Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience required. Minimum of 1–2 years of healthcare quality or performance improvement experience required. Knowledge of healthcare quality improvement methodologies and patient safety principles.

Experience interpreting quality metrics and performance data. Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs), and regulatory requirements. Experience utilizing NDNQI data and evidence-based practice to improve clinical outcomes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and facilitate organizational change.

Education

& Certification Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida required. Quality-related certification preferred. Primary Location: Downtown

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