RN Clinical Quality & Patient Safety Lead

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeking a Performance Improvement nurse to promote safety and improve outcomes. You will lead data-driven quality initiatives, coordinate investigations of incidents, and prepare reports for leadership and committees.

The role requires a BSN and NY RN license with 3–5 years of related experience. You will stay current with QM principles, NYPORTS, and TJC standards, supporting regulatory compliance and external benchmarking.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience with quality experience preferred.
• BSN degree and NY RN license required; certifications as needed.
• Knowledge of QM principles, NYPORTS and TJC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in Performance Improvement methodologies used throughout the organization.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices, regulations, and advancements in quality and patient safety.
• Prepares performance improvement reports for committee meetings and external benchmarking.
• Assists in studies to measure patient care processes and outcomes.
• Coordinates investigations of incidents and ensures corrective actions.
• Participates in quality and safety projects and implements recommendations.
• Prepares monthly variance reports for leadership and staff.
• Presents patient-specific issues to leadership and committees to drive resolution.
• Utilizes office technologies and data analysis tools for reports and presentations.

Skills

Performance Improvement

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Reporting

Committee presentations

Education

BSN degree

RN license in NY

Job description

Northwell Health seeking a Performance Improvement nurse to promote safety and improve outcomes. You will lead data-driven quality initiatives, coordinate investigations of incidents, and prepare reports for leadership and committees.

The role requires a BSN and NY RN license with 3–5 years of related experience. You will stay current with QM principles, NYPORTS, and TJC standards, supporting regulatory compliance and external benchmarking.