This Patient Safety Quality Specialist directly reports to the Manager of Regulatory and Patient Safety. The Quality Specialist- Patient Safety is responsible for coordinating quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, providing guidance, education and assistance in the development, implementation, and measurement for assigned projects, quality improvement initiatives and patient safety events. Investigates and evaluates patient safety events for risk potential, loss minimization, and applicable recording and documentation.

Analyzes risk factors data to develop evidence-based patient safety interventions and process improvement strategies. Provides consultation and support to teams or departments related to performance improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance and patient safety events. Participates in root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and cluster investigations.

Assists departments in identifying and correcting regulatory compliance issues and participates in preparatory activities for regulatory agencies. Research, collect and analyze internal and external data for decision making. Serve as subject matter expert regarding quality and patient safety initiatives, significant event management, and patient safety and risk reduction goals in alignment with the organization's strategic priorities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelor's degree Degree in Nursing.
• Req 1 year One or more years or more in an acute care setting (preferred with experience in licensing and accreditation).
• Req Experienced at least one facility-wide accreditation survey within the last three years.
• Req Working knowledge of TJC, CDPH, CMS accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality - CPHQ (NAHQ) Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) OR Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CCPS) certification within 2 years of hire.
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

About the Hospital

At Keck Medicine of USC, diversity means recognizing the richness of our differences and celebrating them together.

Our nurses enjoy a wide array of competitive benefits, including free tuition at USC for both employees and their families.

We provide exceptional healthcare, retirement benefits and quality of life programs designed to help you make the most of your experience at Keck Medicine of USC; and discounts on a wide variety of services, including public transportation passes, campus fitness center memberships and event tickets.