RN Performance Improvement Coordinator

About the role

This position works closely with department managers and committees to identify, trend, and analyze clinical quality issues, focusing on the stroke program. It supports accreditation, survey processes, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure safe, evidence‑based stroke care.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct report analysis on occurrences, outcomes and other quality indicators.
• Participate in committees and councils, providing data analysis and direction for performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide education on performance improvement, patient safety, and statistical analysis.
• Act as a resource for regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission mock surveys and readiness.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day stroke program activities, ensuring compliance with standards, protocols, and order sets.
• Maintain readiness for stroke certification by supporting documentation review, tracer activities, and surveyor materials.
• Collect, validate, monitor, analyze, and report stroke quality data such as treatment timelines and clinical outcomes.
• Identify performance trends, care gaps, and workflow barriers, leading action plans to improve stroke care delivery.

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of acute‑care RN experience (5 years preferred).
• Current registered nurse license in the state of practice.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards and quality management.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, on‑call, and travel between facilities.