Patient Safety, Quality, and Performance Improvement Specialist
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Job Location:
Lancaster, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Make a measurable impact on patient care - every single day.Are you passionate about patient safety data-driven improvement and building systems that truly work Do you thrive at the intersection of analytics collaboration and frontline clinical care If so this role was built for you.
The Patient Safety Quality and Performance Improvement Specialist plays a critical role in advancing our mission to deliver safe high-quality patient-centered care across the division. This is a high-visibility enterprise-impact role that partners with clinical leaders frontline teams and executives to drive meaningful sustainable improvement.
Youll lead innovative Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives support regulatory readiness and serve as a trusted resource for improvement science across all facilities and services within the division.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001539 LAN - Quality (LMC)Pay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
Health-28Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
What Youll Do
Quality Safety & Performance Improvement
Lead the design execution and sustainment of QAPI initiatives that improve clinical outcomes operational performance and patient safety
Translate organizational Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs) into structured measurable improvement plans
Manage complex projects from concept to long-term sustainment
Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCA) Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and other safety methodologies
Analyze dashboards trend data and national benchmarks (e.g. Vizient Leapfrog) to identify gaps and prioritize action
Facilitate interdisciplinary improvement teams and ensure accountability and follow-through
Current Priority Initiatives
(Yesthese evolve as organizational needs change)
Hypoglycemia Management in Insulin-Treated Patients
K-Card Implementation & Optimization for reliable communication
Verge Deployment to strengthen real-time regulatory readiness
Hospital Mobility Program to reduce harm and improve outcomes
Primary responsibility for Leapfrog survey completion
Tumor Board Coordination
Serve as the primary coordinator for the multidisciplinary Tumor Board
Manage scheduling case preparation materials distribution attendance tracking and documentation
Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards (e.g. Commission on Cancer if applicable)
Partner closely with oncology pathology radiology and clinical documentation teams
Maintain secure well-organized workflows
Survey Readiness & Regulatory Compliance
Conduct routine survey readiness rounds across clinical and support areas
Identify risks in real time and partner with leaders on corrective action
Educate staff on regulatory expectations and continuous readiness
Support mock surveys accreditation preparation and document review
Additional Job Description
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical hospital background strongly preferred
CPHQ CPPS or similar certification
Experience with hospital accreditation and regulatory standards
Knowledge of cancer program workflows and/or Tumor Board coordination
Epic experience
Required Qualifications
Degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration Public Health or a related healthcare field
24 years of experience in healthcare quality patient safety or performance improvement
Working knowledge of QAPI methodologies (PDSA Lean Six Sigma)
Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and manage confidential information
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here: Experience:
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Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Skills
- Construction Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- OSHA
- Child Protective Services
- EPA
- Unity
- EHS
- Manufacturing
About Company
The Medical University of South Carolina located in beautiful historic Charleston, South Carolina.
