This RN 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. 

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN)
• One or more years or more in an acute care setting preferred with experience in licensing and accreditation.
• Experienced at least one facility-wide accreditation survey within the last three years.
• Working knowledge of TJC, CDPH, CMS accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) OR Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CCPS) certification within 2 years.
• Current California registered nurse license required
• Fire and Safety Certification. 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.