Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Specialist

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental, health and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Patient Safety Analyst to collaborate with market and system leaders to improve patient safety, analyze event data, and support safety initiatives. You will facilitate cross-functional teams, apply quality improvement methodologies, and contribute to the organization’s Patient Safety Plan.

The role emphasizes teamwork across departments, leadership by influence, and delivering outcomes that reduce harm while aligning with the system’s safety program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or other clinical or healthcare-related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in patient safety, quality, risk management or related role.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience (formal or informal).
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders in patient safety, quality, or related initiatives.
• CPPS Certification (Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety).

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient safety event data.
• Perform Safety Event Reviews and RCAs.
• Lead cross-functional teams through process improvement using evidence-based tools.
• Support UnityPoint Health's Patient Safety Plan and initiatives.

Skills

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Leadership by influence

Collaboration with senior leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

CPPS Certification

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Patient Safety Analyst to collaborate with market and system leaders to improve patient safety, analyze event data, and support safety initiatives. You will facilitate cross-functional teams, apply quality improvement methodologies, and contribute to the organization’s Patient Safety Plan.

The role emphasizes teamwork across departments, leadership by influence, and delivering outcomes that reduce harm while aligning with the system’s safety program