Clinical Quality Nurse: Data-Driven Patient Safety Leader

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

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Clinical Quality Nurse on the UT Main Campus to lead CQI initiatives, analyze data, and drive patient safety and regulatory readiness. You will collaborate with clinical and operational teams to implement sustainable quality improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN with at least three years of clinical experience, an active Texas RN license, and BLS certification, and will engage across departments to promote compliance and excellence.

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 clinical quality improvement initiatives and data-driven improvement projects.
• Analyze performance metrics and report findings to clinical and operational leadership.
• Ensure regulatory readiness for CMS, TJC, NCQA, and related bodies; support mock surveys.
• Educate clinical staff on quality practices, documentation standards, and safety protocols.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical quality

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Clinical Quality Nurse on the UT Main Campus to lead CQI initiatives, analyze data, and drive patient safety and regulatory readiness. You will collaborate with clinical and operational teams to implement sustainable quality improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN with at least three years of clinical experience, an active Texas RN license, and BLS certification, and will engage across departments to promote compliance and excellence.