Registered Nurse - Clinical Quality & Patient Safety Coordinator, Sepsis Program

Children's Hospital of Orange County

$110K — $181K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of inpatient experience, ideally in risk management or quality improvement.
  • Preferred five or more years of clinical pediatric experience with a focus on performance and risk management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required; master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
  • Certifications such as CPHRM, CPSS, or CPHQ are advantageous.
  • Strong clinical knowledge with expertise in healthcare practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Support regional quality and safety improvement efforts through data-driven collaboration.
  • Monitor clinical outcomes and actively identify risks to patient safety.
  • Contribute to interdisciplinary improvement initiatives to enhance care quality.
  • Utilize analytical skills to interpret data and inform quality strategies.
  • Communicate effectively with diverse healthcare stakeholders to drive improvement activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Support for achieving healthcare certifications and further credentials.
Full Job Description
Work Location
Orange, California

Work Shift
Day - 08hrs (United States of America)

Job Summary
The Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Coordinator supports regional quality, safety, risk, and improvement efforts through collaboration, data-informed insights, and participation in improvement initiatives. The position works closely with clinical and interdisciplinary partners to monitor outcomes, identify and mitigate risk, support improvement activities, and contribute to strategies that advance high-quality, safe, and effective care across the region.

Pay Range
Minimum $110,094 Midpoint $145,870 Maximum $181,626

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience
• Required: Minimum three years of inpatient experience with experience in risk management and/or quality improvement initiatives.
• Preferred: Five or more years of clinical pediatric experience with clinical performance improvement and/or education, and/or clinical risk management experience.

Education
• Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
• Preferred: Master of Science Degree in Nursing, quality, informatics, or another health-related field.

Training
• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), or Certified Patient Safety Specialist (CPSS), and/or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).

Specialized Skills
• Required: • Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of healthcare practices • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Flexibility and resilience to work under pressure and set and change priorities to meet the changing demands of the job • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders • Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations and industry standards • Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities • Care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology
• Preferred: CITI Program-Social and Behavioral Education

Licensure
• Required: Registered Nurse (RN) with current practice credentials
• Preferred:

Work Environments - Functional Demand:
Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements:
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting
Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:
Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:
Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

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