Nursing Practice – QA/QI Patient Outcomes Coordinator

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a Nursing Practice/SMH leader to oversee quality assurance and quality improvement across our care settings.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams to monitor outcomes, develop evidence-based practice measures, and support Joint Commission readiness, with a focus on safety and patient-centered care.

This role requires NYS RN licensure and a master’s degree with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• NYS RN License required.
• Master’s degree plus 3–5 years nursing leadership/managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance and quality improvement processes to improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategies for improvement and measure effectiveness.
• Support Joint Commission readiness and accreditation standards across the facility.
• Manage the Nursing NDNQI Database and participate in root cause analyses.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

NDNQI Database

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500402 Nursing Practice/SMH Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCA 216 Compensation Range: $84,864.00 - $114,566.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

GENERAL SUMMARY: Ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care by overseeing the quality assurance and quality improvement processes within healthcare facility. Monitors, evaluates, and optimizes patient outcomes by implementing effective quality assurance and improvement initiatives. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to identify areas for enhancement, develop strategies for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of interventions. Drives a culture of excellence, safety, and patient-centered care through data analysis, performance metrics tracking, and continuous evaluation.

FT position available (40 Hour), Primarily Days with some regional travel as needed. The individual will join the Center for Nursing Policy, Safety, and Patient Outcomes team to develop and implement strategies aimed at improving patient outcomes. This role is accountable for monitoring patient outcomes and developing risk reduction strategies, leveraging professional judgment and experience to enhance evidence-based practice measures. The position involves working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams, utilizing meaningful data to develop practice and educational guidelines that improve patient care. Position includes working collaboratively with pharmacy to promote safe handling of controlled substances. Key responsibilities also include actively participating in maintaining continuous readiness for Joint Commission surveys, which encompasses understanding and applying National Performance Goals and other accreditation standards. The role assists in managing the Nursing NDNQI Database and facilitates Root Cause Analyses. Other duties as assigned that are supportive of patient care outcomes.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to prioritize and work as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including some leadership experience. Master’s Degree required.

Requirements

NYS RN License, master’s degree plus 3-5 years nursing experience. Leadership and managerial experience preferred.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.