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Temporary Quality Improvement Nurse PQI

Central California Alliance for Health
$50-$57
paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, California, Merced
530 West 16th Street (Show on map)
Jul 24, 2025
ABOUT THIS TEMP POSITION

This is a temporary position and the length of assignment is estimated to the end of the year with an opportunity for extension. The length of the assignment is always dependent on business need and dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, if selected, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with.



WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Clinical Safety Supervisor, this position:




  • Develops, manages, and measures a comprehensive healthcare strategy in alignment withDepartment of Health Care Services (DHCS) standards of care and in collaboration with internalstakeholders and network providers to promote best evidence-based practices and improvemember health outcomes
  • Evaluates patient safety and quality issues and communicates findings to internal stakeholders,network providers and community partners



WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Desirable Qualifications




  • Experience in process improvement, practice coaching, or health care quality improvement
  • Experience performing PQI activities
  • Working knowledge of managed care, the Medi-Cal program, and related policy
  • Working knowledge of the methods of conducting and interpreting quantitative and qualitativeanalysis
  • Some knowledge of NCQA HEDIS abstracting guidelines
  • Some knowledge of CPT and ICD coding principles



To read the full position description, and list of requirementsclick here.



  • Knowledge of:

    • The principles and practices of clinical nursing
    • Medical practice operations and healthcare delivery systems


  • Ability to:

    • Participate in and support internal and external audits
    • Identify issues, conduct research, gather and analyze information and data, reach logical and sound conclusions, and make recommendations for action
    • Analyze information and data and prepare oral and written reports




  • Education and Experience:


  • Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a minimum of three years of experience as a RegisteredNurse in acute care or primary care with an emphasis on preventative care (a Master's degreemay substitute for two years of the required experience); or an equivalent combination ofeducation and experience may be qualifying



OTHER INFORMATION



  • We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
  • While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
  • In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.
  • This is a temporary position and does not provide the benefits that are listed below (it is standard language from our regular job posts and cannot be altered or removed).



The full compensation range for this position is listed by location below.

The actual compensation for this role will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications (direct or transferrable experience related to the position, education or training), as well as other factors (internal equity, market factors, and geographic location).

Zone 1 (Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz)
$50 $57 USD
Zone 2 (Mariposa and Merced)
$45 $52 USD
OUR BENEFITS

Available for all regular Alliance employees working more than 30 hours per week.Some benefits are available on a pro-rated basis for part-time employees. These benefits are unavailable to temporary employees while on an assignment with the Alliance.



  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Ample Paid Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Robust Health and Wellness Program
  • Onsite EV Charging Stations


ABOUT US

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us.

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), where you will be part of a culture that is respectful, diverse, professional and fun, and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan, we serve members in Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. To learn more about us, take a look at ourFact Sheet.

The Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are an E-Verify participating employer

At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship.

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