Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Coordinator

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a clinical quality professional to lead and support quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives. This role emphasizes collaboration with care leaders to ensure survey readiness and strong regulatory alignment.

The position requires Texas RN licensure, a Bachelor of Nursing, and experience in chart review and data abstraction; a Master’s degree is preferred. Certification in healthcare quality is a plus.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Texas with at least 3 years of clinical experience.
• Experience with patient safety, clinical evidence-based practices, and/or performance improvement preferred.
• CPHQ or other healthcare quality certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes activities for quality, patient safety, risk management and performance improvement programs as directed.
• Collaborates with Care Leaders and other leaders on survey readiness activities and regulatory compliance.
• Performs chart review, data abstraction and report preparation; serves as internal consultant to clinical departments.
• Supports implementation of evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Regulatory standards

Effective communication

Performance improvement

Data analysis

Healthcare quality knowledge

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing

Master degree in Nursing

Job description

The University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a clinical quality professional to lead and support quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives. This role emphasizes collaboration with care leaders to ensure survey readiness and strong regulatory alignment.

The position requires Texas RN licensure, a Bachelor of Nursing, and experience in chart review and data abstraction; a Master’s degree is preferred. Certification in healthcare quality is a plus.