Overview: Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Patient Safety Coordinator specializing in Performance Improvement and Quality. This role serves as a key resource for implementing and sustaining systemic performance improvement and patient safety programs across a regional healthcare network in the Southeastern United States.

Key Responsibilities: Assist in designing, developing, and monitoring healthcare processes to enhance quality and safety. Support quality management efforts by coordinating data acquisition, aggregation, and analysis to drive improvements in clinical and operational workflows. Act as a resource for regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission and CMS standards, ensuring ongoing preparedness for inspections. Provide support to Infection Prevention and Control initiatives, including stepping in for the Infection Prevention Director as needed.

Education: Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Certification in Infection Control and Healthcare Quality Management is highly desirable. ASQ certification is expected within one year of employment.

Experience: Minimum of three years working with performance improvement, quality processes, or data analysis. Preferred background includes four to five years in Medical/Surgical, Emergency, or Critical Care Nursing. Experience with Joint Commission and CMS standards is advantageous. Two years of infection control nursing experience is preferred.

Skills and Requirements: Strong knowledge of performance improvement methodologies, patient safety issues, and regulatory standards. Understanding of quality planning, cost of quality, and documentation importance. Familiarity with basic statistics, audit processes, team dynamics, and data review techniques. Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and present to large groups. Self-directed with leadership capabilities. Visual and auditory acuity necessary for data review and group interactions.