Quality & Safety Specialist (Full- or Part-time)

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Disability, Life, Vision insurance

Retirement 401(a): Employer contrib 10

Paid Time Off: Accruals

Vacation Days: 22/year

Sick Days: 15/year

Holiday Days: 15/year

Tuition Benefit

ECO Pass: RTD discount

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Quality & Safety Specialist to support clinical operations, quality improvement, and program management. The role coordinates improvement initiatives, analyzes metrics, and helps ensure regulatory compliance across a complex health system.

Hybrid schedule with on-campus collaboration three days per week and in-person meetings as needed. Candidates should have a health care quality background and experience with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Substitution: education and related experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of experience leading quality improvement and/or program implementation in health care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and report clinical and operational data.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support regulatory and accreditation activities and policy development.
• Coordinate staff education and training related to quality goals.

Skills

Quality improvement

Program management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Preferred: science/health-related

Tools

EPIC EMR

REDCap

Atlas.ti

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: College of Nursing

Job Title: Quality & Safety Specialist (Full- orPart-time)

Position #: 00853678 – Requisition #: 41283

Job Summary:

This position provides professional support for clinicaloperations, quality improvement, and program management activities.Functions include independently coordinating and implementingquality and performance improvement initiatives; supportingclinical programs and service delivery; monitoring and analyzingoperational, quality, and patient care metrics; facilitatingregulatory and accreditation compliance; developing and maintainingpolicies, procedures, and workflows; managing programimplementation and evaluation; supporting clinical teams inachieving organizational goals; and coordinating training,communication, and continuous improvement efforts to enhancepatient care, safety, efficiency, and outcomes. Positions may also serve as liaisons among clinical, administrative, academic, andcommunity partners to advance strategic priorities and operationalexcellence.

Examples of Duties Performed:

• Assist with and support the day-to-day operations of qualityimprovement and program implementation initiatives.
• Adhere to clinical practice standards, evidence-based practice,and established policies and procedures.
• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors, and/or management with creationand implementation of processes and procedures and qualityimprovement initiatives.
• Act as a project manager on multiple qualityimprovement/program implementation initiatives or grant-fundedinitiatives.
• Assist and train junior team members.
• Assist with identifying issues related to operationalefficiency and share results with leadership.
• Support the Quality and Safety Program Administrator tocoordinate quality improvement and performance improvementinitiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and report clinical, operational, and qualityperformance data.
• Monitor, in collaboration with the leadership team,organizational quality metrics, benchmarks, and key performanceindicators.
• Support program planning, implementation, evaluation,continuous improvement, and project implementationactivities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop, revise, and implementpolicies, procedures, and standard operating workflows.
• Coordinate regulatory, accreditation, and complianceactivities, including audit preparation and follow-up.
• Facilitate quality, safety, and program management committeesand workgroups.
• Conduct chart reviews, workflow assessments, and processimprovement analyses.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and recommendationsfor leadership, governing boards, and external stakeholders.
• Support strategic planning, project management, andorganizational change initiatives.
• Coordinate staff education, training, and competency-relatedactivities to support quality and operational goals and grantdeliverables.
• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, academic, andcommunity partners to improve care delivery and patientoutcomes.
• Support population health, patient experience, risk management,and care coordination initiatives.
• Contribute to reporting requirements as applicable.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and outcomes to ensureachievement of organizational objectives.

This description is a summary only and describes the general levelof work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive.The duties of this position may change from time to time and/orbased on business need. We reserve the right to add or deleteduties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisorand/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule ofthree (3 ) days per week on campus and as needed forin-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinctadvantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with threeincredible hospitals – the VA, the nationally ranked University ofColorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where ournursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder toour current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college hasbeen a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in onlineMS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Ourfaculty, students, and staff have been instrumental in shaping theprofession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurseswhile treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part ofan innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helpingmake great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transformhealth together.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with CU Advantage .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Substitution: A combination of education and relatedtechnical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for thebachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years of experience leading quality improvement and/orprogram implementation projects in health care settings.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR orEHR and data management systems such as RedCap and/or Atlas.ti).
• Experience with EPIC EMR system.
• Six Sigma or Lean certifications.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), ProjectManagement Professional (PMP), or similar certification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide workvisa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position nowor in the future.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice, qualityimprovement, and program implementation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing andorally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with employees at all levels throughout theinstitution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Knowledge of health care systems and medical terminology.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention todetail.
• Ability to represent the University in a professional andpositive manner.
• Ability to collaborate as a member of a team and to work highlyindependently to meet competing demands.
• Innovative problem-solving skills and ability to thrive onchallenges encountered in a fluid, complex environment.
• Knowledge of institutional and governmental researchadministration policies and procedures and ability to strictlyfollow HIPAA regulations.
• Proficient use of computers and relevant software and databaseapplications, including REDCap, OnCore, Microsoft Office, as wellas the ability to master new software programs.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and timemanagement skills.

Questions should be directed to College of Nursing HumanResources at [e-mail] or 303.724.4447.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for thisposition has been established as $47,533 to $55,614(part-time, 0.8 FTE) or $59,417 to $69,518(full-time, 1.0 FTE).

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position may beeligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans,and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safeand secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, andvisitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .