Clinical Quality & Patient Safety Lead

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin on the UT Main Campus is seeking a Clinical Quality Nurse to lead CQI initiatives, improve patient safety, and support regulatory readiness across departments. Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Quality, you will analyze performance data, develop corrective actions, and partner with clinical teams to sustain quality improvements and compliant operations.

This exempt, full-time position requires strong data analysis, change management, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong data analysis and performance reporting skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (CMS, TJC, NCQA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary CQI initiatives.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and develop improvement plans.
• Support regulatory surveys and readiness activities.
• Educate staff on quality processes and documentation.

Skills

Process Management

Problem Solving

Collaborative Skills

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin on the UT Main Campus is seeking a Clinical Quality Nurse to lead CQI initiatives, improve patient safety, and support regulatory readiness across departments. Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Quality, you will analyze performance data, develop corrective actions, and partner with clinical teams to sustain quality improvements and compliant operations.

This exempt, full-time position requires strong data analysis, change management, and