Quality Improvement Advisor

Company: Telligen
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: February 24, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description As a Quality Improvement Advisor, you will serve as the primary liaison and coach for healthcare facilities within your state, focusing on identifying areas for improving patient care and outcomes, implementing improvement activities and achieving healthcare goals. This is a remote position but you must live in Iowa, Missouri, or Kansas to be eligible for this position. What you'll do: Collaborate with health care providers (nursing homes, hospitals, and/or outpatient clinical practices) to identify the need for and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes. Partner with local, state, and national organizations to connect providers and patients to relevant initiatives and learning opportunities Analyze state- and provider-level quality data, facilitate learning collaboratives, and provide technical assistance to facilities as they implement evidence-based practices. Bring knowledge of state-specific healthcare systems, experience in quality improvement methodologies, and strong relationship-building skills to effectively engage with partners and providers across the healthcare continuum while ensuring alignment with both state and federal healthcare quality objectives. Required Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, public health, or a related field, required or equivalent experience (i.e. 10 years healthcare experience, associate’s degree with 5 years’ experience, etc.). Healthcare quality improvement experience required. In-depth knowledge of the principles of quality improvement practices and methodologies used in nursing home, primary care, and/or hospital settings. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with C-suite leaders, clinicians, administrators, and other health professionals. Familiarity with state and federal regulations impacting nursing homes, hospitals, and/or physician practices, including CMS quality measures, value-based payment models, and accreditation standards. Ability to coach and facilitate improvement activities with providers and partners, providing technical assistance in designated subject matter expertise or setting-specific areas. Active Enterprise User Administration (EUA) ID: As a CMS Contractor employee requiring routine access to a CMS federally controlled information system, this position requires establishing an Identity and Credentialing Tool (ICT) account and obtaining a EUA ID. If you do not currently hold an active EUA ID, you must complete the required training and obtain the EUA ID within 60 days of your start date. Failure to obtain the EUA ID within this timeframe may result in the termination of employment. Preferred Skills and Experience Nursing home setting experience Master’s degree in public health, quality improvement science, health informatics, or related field Licensed RN, LPN, MSW, or CPHQ Proven experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and nurses, pharmacists, and administrators Proven ability to manage project timelines, meet deadlines, and produce detailed written reports Experience in translating complex data into actionable insights and meaningful narratives for multidisciplinary teams, including clinical and non-clinical audiences Who We Are: Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We work with state and federal government programs, as well as employers and health plans offering clinical, analytical, and technical expertise. Over our 50-year history, health care has evolved - and so have we. What hasn't changed is our deep commitment to those we serve. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions. Our business is our people and we’re seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and help shape the future of health. Are you Ready? We’re on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health. Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business and share in our success. Community: We show up - for our clients, our communities and each other. Being a responsible corporate partner is part of who we are. Ingenuity: We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives. Integrity: We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence. Thank you for your interest in Telligen! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our mission-driven culture and stay up to speed. While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate. Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify Participants. Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms. Telligen is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Telligen is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-base basis. If you need assistance to navigate Telligen’s careers website or to apply for a position, please send an email to careers@telligen.com We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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