Improvement Specialist

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# Improvement Specialist

- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: $36.51–$61.28 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-01-30T14:01:08.79Z

## Description

**ST Health Altoona is seeking a dynamic and experienced healthcare professional to join our Quality Improvement department as an Improvement Specialist!**

This full-time role is ideal for individuals with a strong clinical background who are eager to lead meaningful change in patient care. The Improvement Specialist will work both in office settings and alongside clinical teams, driving performance improvement initiatives that align with hospital goals and service line priorities. If you have at least five years of related experience, including direct clinical exposure and a demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact in a role that builds on and evolves our Quality Nurse Coordinator framework.
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