Entry Level Quality Improvement Specialist Jobs
New grad quality improvement specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or a process-improvement portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Law & Legal Services, with employers like OU Health, MEO Staffing, and Eisner Health hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Effect change daily!
At Cedars-Sinai, the work you do every day directly affects others' lives. Our passionate and dedicated culture has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence. Join us and experience why U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of America's Best Hospitals!
TheSmidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States.
The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments.
The Quality Improvement Registered Nurse (QI RN) in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center (CVIC) is responsible for a comprehensive review of 100% of patient records for those who undergo procedures in the Cath/EP Lab. The role involves abstracting statistics and clinical data for both internal and external uses.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
License/Certification:
- Current California RN License
- Certified Professional in Health Quality (CPHQ) preferred.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- Experience in clinical data management, healthcare quality compliance, registry management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ideally within a cardiovascular setting.
- Cardiac ICU experience.
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF) .
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
Job Description
Effect change daily!
At Cedars-Sinai, the work you do every day directly affects others' lives. Our passionate and dedicated culture has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence. Join us and experience why U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of America's Best Hospitals!
TheSmidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States.
The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments.
The Quality Improvement Registered Nurse (QI RN) in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center (CVIC) is responsible for a comprehensive review of 100% of patient records for those who undergo procedures in the Cath/EP Lab. The role involves abstracting statistics and clinical data for both internal and external uses.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
License/Certification:
- Current California RN License
- Certified Professional in Health Quality (CPHQ) preferred.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- Experience in clinical data management, healthcare quality compliance, registry management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ideally within a cardiovascular setting.
- Cardiac ICU experience.
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF) .
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
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Entry Level Quality Improvement Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quality improvement specialist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for familiarity with quality methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma, even at an introductory or coursework level. A capstone project, internship, or volunteer process-improvement work gives you a concrete example to discuss in interviews. Certifications such as a Yellow Belt or a Lean fundamentals credential help you stand out when your work history is limited.
Which companies hire entry level quality improvement specialists?
Companies hiring entry level quality improvement specialists right now include OU Health, MEO Staffing, and Eisner Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, manufacturers, and government contractors tend to have structured entry level pipelines because continuous improvement is built into their compliance and accreditation requirements.
Are there remote entry level quality improvement specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this level. About 25% of entry level quality improvement specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements most frequent in healthcare administration and consulting settings where some site-based observation is still required.
Are these new grad quality improvement specialist jobs?
Yes, many of the openings on this page are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates or candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts internship hours or academic projects in place of professional experience, and may offer structured onboarding or mentorship to build core quality improvement competencies on the job.
Which industries hire the most entry level quality improvement specialists?
Entry Level quality improvement specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level demand because regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and operational efficiency goals create ongoing needs for analysts who can support data collection, audit preparation, and process documentation.