Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist I – Emergency Medicine

OU Health

Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist at OU Health provides support in data collection and quality improvement initiatives. Strong emphasis on patient safety, operational performance, and teamwork across healthcare.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeOklahoma City • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Improvement methodologies, data collection, and analysis to enhance patient safety and operational performance. Proficient in developing dashboards and reports to support quality initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality ImprovementData CollectionPDSA MethodologyRN LicenseBasic Life Support

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Hard Skills

Data ValidationVariation AnalysisStructured Problem-SolvingRun Charts DevelopmentDashboard CreationPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationSupportive Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseBasic Life Support

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyQuality OutcomesOperational PerformanceRegulatory ReadinessQuality Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the organization’s Quality Improvement program through reliable data collection, validation, analysis, and structured improvement support
Develops foundational capability in measurement for improvement, variation analysis, and structured problem‑solving methodologies
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by supporting frontline teams in advancing patient safety, quality outcomes, experience, and operational performance
Collects, abstracts, validates, and maintains accurate datasets in support of quality and patient safety initiatives
Develops basic run charts, dashboards, and visual displays to support performance monitoring and improvement efforts
Monitors process and outcome measures under the guidance of senior quality team members
Supports improvement initiatives using structured methodologies such as PDSA, Lean, or A3, with clinical or operational input as appropriate
Assists in regulatory readiness and quality reporting activities
Prepares routine reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for quality committees and leadership
Supports quality reviews of clinical and operational performance indicators under guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Nursing required
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire
Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
PTO
401(k)
Medical and dental plans