Clinical Quality Nurse: Data-Driven Patient Safety Leader

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center seeks a Clinical Quality Nurse to lead CQI initiatives and drive patient safety improvements on UT Main Campus. The role partners with clinical teams to analyze performance data, develop action plans, and sustain regulatory readiness.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Quality, you will use data analysis, Lean/PDSA methods, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to elevate care quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Current RN license in Texas and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives using CQI methodologies.
• Analyze data and report KPIs to support patient safety and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory readiness for CMS, TJC, NCQA and other bodies.
• Educate and consult with clinical staff on quality practices.

Skills

Process Management

Problem Solving

Functional/Technical Skills

Drive for Results

Interpersonal Savvy

Organizational Agility

Customer Focus

Education

BSN

Master's preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Quality reporting tools

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center seeks a Clinical Quality Nurse to lead CQI initiatives and drive patient safety improvements on UT Main Campus. The role partners with clinical teams to analyze performance data, develop action plans, and sustain regulatory readiness.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Quality, you will use data analysis, Lean/PDSA methods, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to elevate care quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.