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Posted August 23, 2026

Quality Improvement Nurse - Patient Safety & Clinical Excellence | Full-Time

The Staff Pad
Helena, MT, US Full Time
38.24USD - 59.27USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputable healthcare organization in Helena, MT to seek an experienced Quality Improvement Nurse to join the Quality Department.

This role plays a key part in advancing patient safety, clinical excellence, and the overall patient experience through data-driven decision-making and collaborative quality improvement initiatives.

Schedule: Full-Time

What You’ll Do

  • Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety and clinical excellence
  • Analyze clinical outcomes and use data to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Coordinate quality improvement projects across the organization
  • Collaborate with the Director of Quality and interdisciplinary teams
  • Educate staff on quality improvement initiatives and best practices
  • Drive meaningful changes that improve healthcare processes and quality of care
  • Support initiatives that enhance the overall patient experience

What We Are Looking For

Education and Experience

  • Associate degree required, BS degree or equivalent preferred
  • Current Montana RN license required
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)certification preferred or willingness to obtain after hire
  • 10 years of healthcare nursing experience required
  • 5+ years of quality and safety improvement experience in an acute care setting
  • Data extraction and analytics experience preferred

Additional Requirements

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication, time management and scheduling skills
  • Client relations, professionalism, communication, composure in challenging situations
  • Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary teams toward actionable goals

What You Can Expect

Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Long & Short-Term Disability Coverage, HSA& FSA Options
  • Generous PTO, Vacation days, holidays & sick leave
  • Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
  • Cafeteria, Health Club Membership & Affordable Child Care
  • Success Share Payout

Compensation is reviewed annually to remain competitive with industry standards.

If you are a dedicated nursing professional with a passion for quality and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in healthcare, we invite you to bring your expertise to a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and better outcomes. Apply today !



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