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Quality Improvement Coordinator

Sentara
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b), remote work
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
6015 Poplar Hall Drive (Show on map)
May 08, 2025
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Leadership Opportunity for Experienced RNs - Make an Impact Beyond the Bedside! Position: RN Quality Improvement Coordinator Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA Status: Full-Time, Salaried Internal Candidates Encouraged to Apply Are you an experienced RN looking to transition from bedside care into a leadership role where your skills can influence hospital-wide outcomes? Sentara Norfolk General Hospital-the flagship hospital of Sentara Healthcare-is seeking a passionate and driven RN Quality Improvement Coordinator to join our team. About the Role: As an RN Quality Improvement Coordinator, you'll play a key role in enhancing the quality of care across our hospital. This is your opportunity to drive change, implement evidence-based practices, and collaborate with clinical teams to elevate standards. This is more than a job-it's a career pivot. As our RN Quality Improvement Coordinator, you'll step away from traditional bedside care and into a leadership position that impacts systems, processes, and patient outcomes. You'll work closely with interdisciplinary teams to drive continuous quality improvement and help ensure exceptional care across the board. Why Sentara Norfolk General? As a renowned academic medical center and Level I trauma facility, Sentara Norfolk General offers a dynamic and innovative environment where clinical excellence meets compassionate care. We're proud to be a place where experienced nurses can truly lead and inspire change. A trusted name in healthcare with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. Supportive leadership that values professional growth and new ideas. A collaborative and inclusive environment where your expertise matters. What You'll Do: Lead and coordinate quality improvement initiatives Analyze trends and develop action plans to improve patient care Collaborate with nursing leaders, department heads, and clinical teams Educate and mentor staff on best practices and performance metrics What We're Looking For: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia (or compact state) Minimum 4 years of clinical nursing experience Preferred experience in Emergency or Surgical Services Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills A passion for quality improvement and patient safety Why You Should Apply: Make a lasting impact on the quality of patient care Develop your leadership portfolio in a respected health system Enjoy a better work-life balance outside of traditional bedside roles Be part of a mission-driven team that's shaping the future of healthcare Work at a top-rated hospital with a strong reputation for clinical innovation Enjoy a new professional challenge with a supportive leadership team Internal Sentara Team Members: Ready to grow your career? We welcome and encourage internal applications for this leadership opportunity! . Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career * Medical, Dental, Vision plans * Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 * Paid Time Off and Sick Leave * Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave * Emergency Backup Care * Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans * Life Insurance * 401k/403B with Employer Match * Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education * Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 * Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development * Pet Insurance * Legal Resources Plan * Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day! Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.