Hybrid Quality & Patient Safety Transformation Lead

vumc.org; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Quality & Patient Safety Advisor to drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives in a local hybrid role based in Nashville. You will facilitate projects, analyze data, and educate teams to improve care, safety, and outcomes across the health system.

The role emphasizes collaboration with departments, operational leaders, and external partners, with a focus on reducing risk and enhancing patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Clinical background preferred; nursing background encouraged.
• Experience in healthcare quality and patient safety is preferred.
• Experience with OR/surgical settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with departments and interdisciplinary teams to improve care and processes.
• Facilitates patient safety event analyses and redesigns processes.
• Leads and supports quality improvement projects using data-driven methods.
• Provides education and consultation to teams to advance internal processes.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Healthcare quality improvement

Facilitation

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Quality & Patient Safety Advisor to drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives in a local hybrid role based in Nashville. You will facilitate projects, analyze data, and educate teams to improve care, safety, and outcomes across the health system.

The role emphasizes collaboration with departments, operational leaders, and external partners, with a focus on reducing risk and enhancing patient-centered care.