Quality Improvement Nurse
Company: Comprehensive Community Action
Location: Cranston
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: CCAP Mission
Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by
poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy,
education, and access to high quality health and human services.
JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Improvement Nurse, guided by the Director
of Quality Assurance, Risk Management and Compliance, supports
quality improvement efforts by collecting, analyzing, and
presenting clinical outcomes. The Quality Improvement Nurse
collaborates with staff for quality improvement initiatives,
working closely with various departments to identify areas for
enhancement and implement strategies that will improve clinical
outcomes. WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS: The position is full-time, 40
hours per week. Monday - Friday. Due to the nature of the job, this
individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the
client population. May be required to work at any CCAP location.
Requirements: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Active and unencumbered RN
or LPN license in the State of Rhode Island Experience in
healthcare monitoring field preferred. At least 2 years of
experience that is directly related to the duties and
responsibilities specified. Able to exercise initiative and display
good knowledge of regulatory requirements of UDS, NCQA, and The
Joint Commission. Experience with electronic medical records.
Ability to present and explain medical data/records/reports.
Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
Complete all required background checks KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for reviewing the electronic health record system
(EHR). Develop and/or coordinate information necessary to perform
crucial audits using a process-driven format with appropriate
benchmarks and measurable outcomes. Develop new protocols or refine
existing procedures to ensure the highest standards of patient care
and safety are maintained. Maintain proficient documentation of QI
activities. Collect and analyze QI data in a timely manner and
summarize for presentation purposes. Conduct center-specific
discussions with appropriate staff regarding any identified
deficiencies or areas of desired performance or site improvement
initiatives. Maintain all necessary reports for clinical and
operational quality reporting. Participate in the design and
operationalization of Quality Improvement measures that will
augment and support the overall systems of CCAP Family Health
Services. Assist in reviewing gaps in care measures work to improve
the quality outcomes. Participate in the Quality Improvement
Committee meetings. EHR review, internal audits, compliance
activities, data entry and ensuring adherence to standards set by
UDS, HEDIS, JCAHO, Rhode Island Department of Health, AE, and
organizational objectives Assists with workflow audits for NQCA
certification as a PCMH and engages in professional development to
provide staff training on patient safety and quality. Enliven and
support the mission, vision, and values of CCAP. Performing other
duties as assigned within scope of practice. ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of
a project or task. Organized - Possessing the trait of being
organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with
others using spoken words. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care
of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a
task. Ethical - Ability to demonstrate and conduct a set of values
and accepted standards. Active Listening - Ability to actively
attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of
others. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing
clearly and concisely. Decision Making - Ability to make critical
decisions while following company procedures. Empathetic - Ability
to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others. Diversity
Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of
their age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion,
or job type. Reliability - The trait of being dependable and
trustworthy. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills. Capable of meeting deadlines
imposed by regulatory agencies Our Benefits Our comprehensive
benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and
dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement
accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, an Employee
Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and
up to 13 paid holidays for all eligible employees. Some benefits
are included for part-time employees. CCAP strives to cultivate and
sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and
respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state,
or local law.
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