Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field required; Master's preferred.
1-2 years of clinical and/or healthcare experience required; quality and safety experience preferred.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure preferred.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Partner with clinical and operational teams to implement quality and patient safety initiatives.
Collect, analyze, and monitor quality and safety performance data.
Promote safety event reporting and high reliability behaviors throughout the organization.
Coordinate the review and follow-up of patient safety events (PSEs).
Contribute to departmental goals and ensure compliance with regulations.
Support safety culture initiatives aligned with MedStar Health's approach.
Assist in preparing presentations and reports for leadership and quality forums.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with clinical and operational leaders.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Engagement in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Access to a network of healthcare professionals and resources.
Participation in multidisciplinary teams for organizational improvement efforts.
Full Job Description
About the Job
General Summary of Position The Quality & Safety (Q&S) Specialist supports the planning implementation and evaluation of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives that advance MedStar Health's strategic priorities. Working collaboratively with clinical operational and administrative leaders the Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in quality improvement methodologies patient safety principles regulatory requirements and performance measurement The Specialist is responsible for coordinating quality improvement projects analyzing and interpreting data supporting patient safety event management and facilitating the implementation of initiatives across the entity. To ensure success the Specialist develops strong working relationships with system quality & safety leaders key stakeholders within the entity and with system and entity Risk Management leads.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Partners with clinical and operational teams to support the implementation of quality and patient safety initiatives aligned with organizational priorities including CMS quality programs accreditation standards reputational programs and other regulatory requirements. Assists with planning coordination and execution of improvement activities at the entity and system levels.
Collects analyzes and monitors quality and safety performance data related to targeted quality and safety indicators. Assists in identifying performance trends opportunities for improvement and preparing reports for leadership.
Supports implementation of the MedStar Health patient safety program by promoting safety event reporting Just Culture principles psychological safety and high reliability behaviors throughout the organization.
Coordinates the review and follow-up of patient safety events (PSEs) by facilitating event documentation supporting system-based reviews tracking action items and monitoring completion of peer reviews.
Contributes to the achievement of established departmental goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Ensures compliance with entity/facility policies and procedures and governmental/accreditation regulations.
Supports safety culture initiatives aligned with the MedStar Health approach.
Assists with the preparation of presentations educational materials and reports for committees leadership meetings and quality forums. Participates in sharing quality and safety best practices across the organization.
Participates in entity and system level quality & safety meetings and multidisciplinary teams representing the department and contributing to organizational improvement efforts.
Minimal Qualifications Education
Bachelor's degree Nursing or other healthcare related field required and
Master's degree Nursing or other healthcare related field preferred
Experience
1-2 years Clinical and/or health care experience required and
1-2 years Quality and Safety experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire preferred and
CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred and
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to review clinical content with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Exhibits excellent organizational and planning skills with a high level of problem-solving skills.
Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Health and the applicable MedStar Entity.
Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the entity's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers.
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge and skill to demonstrate strong leadership and management qualities (task completion delegation motivation supervision).
Knowledge and skill of patient safety principles tools methods and frameworks.
Ability to work with a variety of disciplines and levels of staff across the department and the health system is required.
Effective organizational oral and written communication skills problem solving program development computer skills strong leadership and team building skills.
This position has a hiring range of
USD $31.28 - USD $56.39 /Hr.
About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
