Clinical RN: Patient Safety & RCA Investigator

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced RN to lead comprehensive patient safety investigations. Under moderate supervision, you will collect data, review medical records, interview staff, and reconstruct timelines to identify root causes and corrective actions.

This role expands organizational learning, supports regulatory readiness, and monitors action plans to improve system reliability across the hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• 3 years healthcare experience with prior event investigation or quality improvement preferred.
• RN license (Registered Nurse) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive patient safety and quality investigations.
• Develop event reconstructions and system-based timelines to identify contributing factors.
• Apply root cause and human factors methodologies to uncover underlying issues.
• Prepare clear investigation reports with findings, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Present findings to RCA teams and leadership and drive corrective-action plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Knowledge of patient safety

Human factors knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced RN to lead comprehensive patient safety investigations. Under moderate supervision, you will collect data, review medical records, interview staff, and reconstruct timelines to identify root causes and corrective actions.

This role expands organizational learning, supports regulatory readiness, and monitors action plans to improve system reliability across the hospital.