# Quality Improvement Registered Nurse (QRN) - Sacramento > Northern California Behavioral Health System · Sacramento, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-27 **Salary:** USD 114,400–135,200 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Quality Assurance ## Description **POSITION TITLE:** Quality Improvement Registered Nurse (QRN) **REPORTS TO (TITLE):** Director of Quality/Risk Mgmt, dotted-line report to CNO **PAY RANGE:** $55-65/hr (exempt) **DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:** Under the direct supervision of the Director of QI/RM/PI and dotted-line to Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the QRN monitors and evaluates performance improvement (PI), quality improvement (QI), and data integrity. This includes conducting research; analyzing, tracking, trending, and interpreting data; developing written reports; and facilitating related training programs to improve operational and program efficiencies, and other duties as assigned. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Quality Improvement:** - Conduct thorough research on laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical reference materials pertinent to continuous performance and quality improvement initiatives. - Ensures needed data is collected on a timely basis and assesses trends related to documentation - Reviews and updates policies and procedures to ensure meet regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to The Joint Commission, CDPH, CMS. Comparing policies and procedures against regulatory requirements - Analyzes, tracks, trends, and interprets data to identify issues or potential areas of risk - Develops and written narrative and statistical reports - Develop and provide effective training to staff to improve operational and program efficiencies - Keeps supervisor informed of all regular communications and reports - Performs related duties as assigned by Director of QI/RM/PI and CNO - Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards - Support annual Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Goals: - Ensuring compliance to standards of care as defined by SBHH’s policies and procedures and evident by systematic chart reviews and audits - Providing individualized treatment solutions as evident by clinical documentation of treatment interventions and goals - Optimizing reduction of 30-day readmission rates for patients served by monitoring the care continuum and ensuring the needs of the patients we serve are met - Identifying trends of concern and establishing interdisciplinary Performance Improvement Teams to develop corrective actions to improve outcomes - Increasing patient participation in therapeutic programming as increased engagement leads to better outcomes - Increasing utilization of least restrictive interventions to ensure we are treating those in our care with dignity and respect - Decreasing overall incidents of patient aggression to ensure the safety of all in our facility - Ensuring all reported patient safety incidents are thoroughly reviewed and identified missed opportunities are addressed and learnings are shared ## Requirements **Experience/Education:** - Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree required - Minimum of 2 years’ nursing experience, with at least 1 year in psychiatric or behavioral health settings required - Experience in quality improvement, performance improvement, or infection control in healthcare setting preferred **Knowledge:** - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care (HWC) certifications or obtained during initial orientation period - Knowledge of infection control procedures, CALOSHA, OSHA, and CDC guidelines - Knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infectious disease - Knowledge of the County Health department procedures and practices, CDPH, TJC, and CMS standards - Thorough knowledge of all infectious disease, disease warning signs, and response procedures - Knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures is essential **Skills and Abilities:** - Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines - Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures - Effective oral and written communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers - Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures - Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information - Ability to work as a team player - Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication - Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures - Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric) - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Ability to meet corporate deadlines - Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations **Physical Requirements:** - Ability to sit and stand (one-third of the shift), and walk (two-thirds of the shift) - Ability to reach above, at or below waist height, kneel, bend, stoop, turn twist, and throw - Ability to see well enough to reach charts, treatment plans and typewritten materials - Ability to hear well enough to detect noises on the unit and to discern odors - Ability to frequently lift and carry 10 lbs., occasionally lift and carry, 10-50 lbs - Ability to frequently push/pull wheeled carts from 100-200 lbs - Ability to manipulate small and large tools (electric thermometer, telephone, wheelchair, blood pressure cuffs, walkers, paper punch, addressograph, restraints, staplers, EKG machine, copy machine) - Ability to spend 95% of the work day inside in temperatures varying from 60 degrees-90 degrees F. and where noise levels ranging from low to high - Ability to spend 5% of the work day outside in temperatures varying from 30 degrees-110 degrees F - Ability to frequently handle hazardous/infectious waste - Ability to work in an environment where chemicals are frequently used for cleaning; where mechanical and electrical hazards may occasionally be present and where dust, mist and steam are generated in housekeeping tasks - Maintain Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) for facility wide products - Ability to work frequently at a rapid pace and perform a variety of repetitive duties - Manage supplies related to prevention and containment of infectious diseases - Maintain facility Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Cleaning Supplies “Burn Rates.” - Ability to respond to exposure to blood and body fluids - category 1 ## Apply [Apply at Northern California Behavioral Health System](https://apply.workable.com/northern-california-behavioral-health-system/j/55D500D2A9/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)