QI Specialist (Registered Nurse)
Renton, Washington
- Eligibility
- RNQuality Improvement
- Shift
- 8-hour days
- Unit
- Quality
Posted Jul 28 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days · 5 a week
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 3+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Pays above most WA staff roles
WA staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $63/hr, across 698 postings.
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. 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
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“Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * clinical experience in an acute care healthcare setting: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: * Registered Nurse License (Required) Work Location: In person WE are V…” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
- 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
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- 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
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- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Renton, Washington
- Median rent
- $1,998/mo
- Local household income
- $100,432/yr
- State price level
- 7% above the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 328
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Washington index 107.0, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
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…
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