Valley Medical Center is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $104k–$157k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
About this role
WE are Valley. Shouldn't You Be, Too?
At Valley, we serve a critical role in helping maintain and improve the health of our community. We share common core values such as compassion, respect, trust and teamwork. And we have an honest passion for helping others, patients and staff alike. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team!
Become Part of Our Valley Family
When you join Valley, you join a remarkable and motivated team dedicated to caring for our community and each other. From the operating room to the board room and all of the departments and clinics in between, we are committed, capable and eager to share our expertise and passion for helping others.
TITLE: Quality Improvement Specialist
JOB
OVERVIEW:
Responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of care provided within the hospital for defined areas, populations, and/or clinical pathways. This role involves analyzing clinical processes, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
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Serves as a consultant on the JC, DOH, CMS and other regulatory requirements.
DEPARTMENT: Quality
WORK HOURS: Monday – Friday, typically 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with requirement for flexibility.
REPORTS TO: Director - Quality & Patient Safety
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in nursing OR other health care related field OR Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) required
Current Registered Nurse or Registered Pharmacist license to practice in the State of Washington required
Minimum three (3) years' clinical experience in an acute care health care setting required
Experience in use of electronic health record (EHR)
Demonstrated skills for project management, problem solving, decision making, and change management
Experience in quality management and performance improvement role preferred
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred
Benefits
Dental insurance
403(b)
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
About the employer
VA
Valley Medical Center
Community Hospital
Valley Medical Center is a community healthcare provider located in Renton, Washington, serving the local community with a range of acute care services. The facility operates multiple service lines including trauma care and cancer services, as evidenced by posted job…
2.9 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Community-focused mission with emphasis on local health improvement
+Strong team culture described as 'Valley Family' with collaborative values
+Core values of compassion, respect, trust, and teamwork explicitly stated
What reviewers flag
−Federal healthcare worker vaccination compliance required as a condition of employment, which may be restrictive for some candidates
−No specific salary, benefits, or nurse-to-patient ratio information publicly available in the provided research sources
−Limited employee review content captured from Glassdoor; specific workplace concerns from current or former nurses not documented in available data
Renton sits on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle, offering nurses a quieter suburban base with easy commute options via I-405. The downtown waterfront along the Cedar River provides a small-town feel, while nearby Cougar Mountain trails offer green escapes between shifts.
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