Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Analyst

Company: Haywood Regional Medical Center
Location: Clyde
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Analyst Schedule: Day Shift Your experience matters Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Working in a Quality Department means being at the heart of how a hospital ensures patients receive the safest, most effective, and compassionate care possible. It's a dynamic environment where clinical excellence, data, and teamwork intersect every single day. What You'll Experience You'll collaborate with leaders, nurses, physicians, and frontline staff across every department. No two days look the same - one day you may be reviewing patient safety events or chart audits, and the next you're leading a root cause analysis, preparing for a regulatory survey, or helping develop a new process improvement plan. Your work directly influences outcomes like infection prevention, readmission rates, and patient satisfaction. You'll often serve as a bridge between departments - translating data into action, identifying improvement opportunities, and helping staff understand why quality metrics matter. How you'll contribute A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role: - The Registered Nurse Quality Analyst assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary. - Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization. - Assists the director in managing staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements. - Assists the director by making presentations at various meetings including Quality and Safety Committee, New Employee Orientation, and others. - May assist the director in monitoring departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies. - Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary. - Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: - Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. - Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. - Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. - Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). - Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. - Access to our 54,000 sq. ft. Health and Fitness Center locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Adelaide by texting/calling or via email at . More about Haywood Regional Medical Center Haywood Regional Medical Center is a 156-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to be recognized for our accreditation in the American College of Cardiology - Chest Pain Center, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Addario Lung Cancer Foundation - Center of Excellence and Lung Cancer Alliance - Screening Center of Excellence. What we're looking for Applicants should have a current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state. Additional requirements include: - Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) required. - Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or Quality strongly preferred. - Three (3) to five (5) years diverse clinical practice in an acute care environment required. - Previous performance improvement and/or large scale project management experience required. - Demonstrated progressive leadership skills required. - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. - AHA ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. - Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. EEOC Statement "Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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