
RN-Process Improvement Nurse
Compensation
$88,264 - $124,602 /yr
Type
Full-time
Location
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Requirements Summary
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse credential from the Illinois Board of Nursing. A diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing is required for this position.
Core Responsibilities
The Process Improvement Nurse will lead clinical transformation initiatives and quality improvement strategies to enhance patient outcomes and organizational efficiency. They are responsible for analyzing performance data, developing training programs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Skills
Company Information
- Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
- Company Size: 10,001+ employees
- Type: Nonprofit
- Specialties: healthcare, hospital, health system, technology, service center, home health, nursing, health clinics, and medical
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Department: Total Quality Management Schedule: Day shift l Full-time Salary range: $88,263.96 - $124,602.44 per year How you'll make an impact in this role Clinical Transformation & Practice Improvement: Lead and support the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical transformation initiatives, quality improvement strategies, and standardized best practices aligned with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Education, Training & Competency Development: Collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts to identify performance and learning needs; develop and deliver training, support competency development, and serve as a clinical expert resource. Data, Performance & Process Optimization: Collect, analyze, and report performance data to monitor project outcomes, timelines, quality metrics, and strategic objectives; identify issues and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and clinical outcomes. Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Quality Initiatives: Partner with interdisciplinary teams, committees, councils, and professional organizations to advance safety, quality, documentation standards, the Interdisciplinary Practice Model, and initiatives supporting meaningful use and organizational priorities. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.