Clinical Quality & Patient Safety Lead

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

Job summary

The University of Texas in Austin is seeking a Clinical Quality Nurse to lead clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives across multidisciplinary teams.

You will analyze performance metrics, develop CQI plans (PDSA/ Lean), and ensure readiness for CMS, TJC, NCQA surveys while aligning with regulatory requirements.

This role emphasizes education, risk management, reporting dashboards, and collaboration to improve care quality and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a clinical setting; relevant experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives and promote patient safety.

Skills

Process management

Problem solving

EMR systems

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Master’s degree in Nursing / Healthcare Administration / Public Health

Tools

Data dashboards

Reporting tools

Job description

The University of Texas in Austin is seeking a Clinical Quality Nurse to lead clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives across multidisciplinary teams.

You will analyze performance metrics, develop CQI plans (PDSA/ Lean), and ensure readiness for CMS, TJC, NCQA surveys while aligning with regulatory requirements.

This role emphasizes education, risk management, reporting dashboards, and collaboration to improve care quality and operational performance.