Quality Improvement Lead, Correctional Health

County of Santa Clara; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Santa Clara’s Custody Health Services seeks a Quality Improvement Coordinator to plan and implement QA activities in detention facilities. The role requires monitoring, surveys, audits, and collaboration with medical and nursing staff to uphold standards.

Selected candidate must maintain and improve programs, participate in risk management, and support regulatory compliance with accreditation bodies. Correctional settings require background clearance.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time RN experience in an accredited hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting.
• Active California RN license without restrictions.
• Ability to travel to alternate work locations as needed.
• Disaster Service Worker (DSW) designation required by County policy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with the Quality Improvement Plan across Health System departments.
• Coordinate division quality improvement activities, including surveys and audits.
• Ensure standards, policies, and procedures meet regulatory requirements.
• Plan and deliver quality improvement training for staff.
• Participate in committees and task forces related to quality and safety.
• Develop systems to meet internal goals of the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Investigate and support quality issues with medical, nursing, and staff.
• Promote and facilitate process improvement across the Health System.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Planning and organizing

Communication

Job description

County of Santa Clara’s Custody Health Services seeks a Quality Improvement Coordinator to plan and implement QA activities in detention facilities. The role requires monitoring, surveys, audits, and collaboration with medical and nursing staff to uphold standards.

Selected candidate must maintain and improve programs, participate in risk management, and support regulatory compliance with accreditation bodies. Correctional settings require background clearance.