RN Quality Manager: Lead Quality & Patient Safety

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Health benefits

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an experienced RN Quality Manager to lead hospital-wide quality improvement and patient safety initiatives focused on better clinical outcomes and regulatory readiness.

The role analyzes quality data, leads root cause analyses, develops improvement plans, and collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to sustain high-quality care and compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives across departments and clinical teams.
• Analyze quality and patient safety data, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and develop metrics and reports to measure outcomes.
• Facilitate root cause analyses, action plans, and unit-based or organization-wide improvement projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, processes, and improvement strategies.
• Support Joint Commission accreditation, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and required quality documentation and reporting.
• Partner with physicians, nursing, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to advance quality and patient safety goals.
• Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff on quality standards, regulatory requirements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead special projects, pilot programs, and other quality initiatives while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an experienced RN Quality Manager to lead hospital-wide quality improvement and patient safety initiatives focused on better clinical outcomes and regulatory readiness.

The role analyzes quality data, leads root cause analyses, develops improvement plans, and collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to sustain high-quality care and compliance with Joint Commission standards.