Quality & Safety RN – Part-Time Impact Leader

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Part-Time Quality Management Specialist, RN, to drive hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives with leaders, clinicians, patients, and families.

The role focuses on audits against DNV and CMS standards, data analysis, dashboards, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to strengthen patient safety and care quality. PRN, day shift, 20 hours weekly on-site in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year of professional Registered Nurse experience.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in quality management, healthcare auditing, performance improvement, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Champion hospital-wide patient safety initiatives with standardized coaching frameworks.
• Act as a PFAC liaison to incorporate patient and family voices into policies and equity-focused improvements.
• Conduct audits of 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-level presentations for decision-making.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop strategies addressing system-level challenges.
• Investigate safety concerns and optimize care delivery during surge periods.
• Translate regulations and audit findings into sustainable improvement plans.
• Manage quality-focused projects while balancing other duties.
• Promote continuous improvement and a patient-centered safety culture.

Skills

Data analysis

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Patient safety awareness

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Part-Time Quality Management Specialist, RN, to drive hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives with leaders, clinicians, patients, and families.

The role focuses on audits against DNV and CMS standards, data analysis, dashboards, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to strengthen patient safety and care quality. PRN, day shift, 20 hours weekly on-site in South Carolina.