Quality Management Specialist, RN | Part-time

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Part-Time Quality Management Specialist, RN, to advance hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives. You will collaborate with leaders, clinicians, patients, and families to identify opportunities for improvement and promote evidence-based care.

You will translate audits into actionable strategies, develop dashboards, and report to executives, helping shape a culture of safety and patient-centered care across MUSC’s organization.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year of professional RN experience.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in quality management, healthcare auditing, performance improvement, or related healthcare role.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Proficiency in data analysis, quality reporting, and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and contribute as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and patient- and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital-wide patient safety initiatives using standardized coaching frameworks.
• Serve as PFAC liaison to incorporate patient and family input into policies and quality initiatives.
• Audit clinical practices for compliance with DNV, CMS, and standards.
• Analyze quality data to identify care gaps and risk-adjusted outcomes.
• Transform data into dashboards, reports, and executive presentations for decision-making.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop actionable improvement strategies.
• Investigate safety concerns and optimize care delivery during surge periods.
• Translate audit findings into sustainable quality improvements and actions.
• Manage quality-focused projects while balancing priorities.
• Promote continuous improvement and patient-centered culture across the organization.

Skills

RN Experience

Data Analysis

Quality Reporting

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Patient Safety

Education

BSN preferred

BSN or higher

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving healthcare beyond the bedside? Do you have a strong eye for detail, a commitment to patient safety, and a drive to turn data and insights into meaningful improvements? Join our team as a Part-Time Quality Management Specialist, RN, and help shape a culture where quality, safety, and exceptional patient experiences come first.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC001539 LAN – Quality (LMC) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Work Shift Day (United States of America).

Job Description

In this role, you will serve as a key partner in advancing hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives. You will collaborate with leaders, clinicians, patients, and families to identify opportunities for improvement, strengthen processes, and promote reliable, evidence-based care.

What You'll Do

• Champion hospital-wide patient safety initiatives by implementing standardized safety coaching frameworks aligned with evidence-based practices and organizational safety goals.
• Serve as a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) liaison, ensuring the voices and experiences of patients and families help shape policies, services, and equity-focused quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive audits of clinical practices to evaluate compliance with DNV, CMS, and organizational standards.
• Analyze quality and safety data to identify care gaps, near-miss trends, and risk-adjusted outcomes.
• Transform complex data into meaningful dashboards, reports, and executive-level presentations that support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to develop actionable strategies that address system-level challenges and improve outcomes.
• Partner across departments to investigate and resolve safety concerns while optimizing care delivery processes, particularly during periods of increased patient volume or surge demands.
• Support quality committees and leadership initiatives by translating regulatory requirements and audit findings into sustainable improvement strategies.
• Manage quality-focused projects while balancing core responsibilities and emerging organizational priorities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, patient-centered care, and safety throughout the organization.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year of professional Registered Nurse experience required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience in quality management, healthcare auditing, performance improvement, or a related healthcare role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Proficiency in data analysis, quality reporting, and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and successfully contribute as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and patient- and family-centered care.

Why This Role Matters

• Every audit tells a story.
• Every patient and family voice provides an opportunity to improve.
• Every quality initiative can make care safer and better.

If you're ready to use your nursing expertise to influence meaningful change across an entire organization, we invite you to bring your passion for quality and patient safety to our team. Make an impact beyond the bedside. Help us build a safer, stronger, more patient-centered future- one improvement at a time. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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