Quality Assurance & Outcomes Nurse/UKHC - Military veterans preferred

Posting Details

ADN

No experience required.

Registered Nurse (RN)

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed

This position is located off-campus in Hazard, KY.

The QA Nurse ensures high-quality, patient-centered care by leading quality improvement, compliance, and patient safety initiatives across medical, behavioral health, and dental services.

Serving both the North Fork Valley Clinic in Hazard and the June Buchanan Medical Clinic in Hindman, the QA Nurse works closely with providers, staff, and the Medical Director to drive improvements in clinical outcomes and operational performance. This role leads quality improvement projects, monitors performance metrics, and ensures compliance with HRSA, federal, state, and grant requirements. The QA Nurse also conducts audits and risk assessments, trains staff on quality and safety practices, and supports UDS reporting and value-based care initiatives, helping the clinics deliver coordinated, effective, and patient-focused care.

Internal Employee Being Considered (IEBC)

None

Experience in clinical nursing and/or quality assurance nursing.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.