Nurse: Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Lead

US Indian Health Service; Whiteriver (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service is seeking a Developmental Patient Safety Program Manager to perform a broad range of patient safety activities, including program coordination, event review, tracer activities, and safety assessments. The role requires RN licensure and a strong foundation in patient safety and quality improvement.

Candidates should have a nursing degree and will be expected to manage safety plans, lead committees, and utilize PDSA and process-mapping methodologies to drive improvements

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level degree in professional nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as developmental Patient Safety Program Manager.
• Coordinate patient safety activities including event review, tracer activities, and safety assessments.
• Develop patient safety plans and monitor progress of corrective actions.
• Review patient safety events, near misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare briefing materials.

Skills

Nursing licensure

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Data analysis

PDSA

Process mapping

Rapport building

Tracers

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Foreign nursing school certification (if applicable)

Job description

US Indian Health Service is seeking a Developmental Patient Safety Program Manager to perform a broad range of patient safety activities, including program coordination, event review, tracer activities, and safety assessments. The role requires RN licensure and a strong foundation in patient safety and quality improvement.

Candidates should have a nursing degree and will be expected to manage safety plans, lead committees, and utilize PDSA and process-mapping methodologies to drive improvements