Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety Leader

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovelace Health System, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Quality Manager to lead hospital-wide quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives. You will analyze data, drive improvement projects, and collaborate with clinical and operational teams to implement sustainable solutions.

The role emphasizes education and coaching staff on quality standards, supporting Joint Commission readiness, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years experience may substitute for degree.
• Experience leading quality and safety initiatives in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital-wide quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Analyze quality data; identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate root cause analyses and improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures, and processes.
• Support Joint Commission accreditation and regulatory readiness.
• Partner with physicians, nursing, and leadership to advance goals.
• Provide education, coaching, and guidance on quality standards.
• Lead special projects and pilot programs.

Skills

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Staff education

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Lovelace Health System, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Quality Manager to lead hospital-wide quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives. You will analyze data, drive improvement projects, and collaborate with clinical and operational teams to implement sustainable solutions.

The role emphasizes education and coaching staff on quality standards, supporting Joint Commission readiness, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across departments.