Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Specialist

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Quality & Safety (Q&S) Specialist to support planning, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across the system. You will analyze data, coordinate Q&S projects, and promote safety event reporting and Just Culture to advance regulatory and quality goals.

The role requires collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders, attention to performance measurement, and development of educational materials for leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• 1-2 years clinical/healthcare experience required.
• 1-2 years quality and safety experience preferred.
• RN license preferred.
• CPHQ/CPPS preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and execution of improvement activities.
• Collect, analyze and monitor quality and safety performance data.
• Promote safety event reporting and Just Culture principles.
• Coordinate review and follow-up of patient safety events.
• Prepare presentations and reports for committees and leadership.
• Participate in meetings and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Quality & Safety (Q&S) Specialist to support planning, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across the system. You will analyze data, coordinate Q&S projects, and promote safety event reporting and Just Culture to advance regulatory and quality goals.

The role requires collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders, attention to performance measurement, and development of educational materials for leadership and