RN Quality & Patient Safety Coordinator

SCA Health; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

At SCA Health, part of Optum, we advance patient-centered care across 370+ ambulatory centers and clinics, with a mission to improve health care in America. This role supports the Center Quality Council and performance improvement programs to enhance patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The Qualified Nurse will lead reporting, data collection, and documentation, collaborate with leadership, and ensure readiness for accrediting reviews while maintaining three-year record retention and

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with regulatory/accreditation familiarity.
• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Center Quality Council and PI teams; set agenda and minutes.
• Ensure reporting of monthly and quarterly quality data.
• Oversee risk management, adverse event reporting and patient safety metrics.
• Coordinate documentation and audits for accreditation readiness.
• Monitor life safety and environment of care processes and staff education.
• Maintain PI records and annual PI plan updates.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory standards knowledge

Survey methodology

Continual learning

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field preferred

Tools

Regulatory compliance tools

Quality improvement tools

Job description

At SCA Health, part of Optum, we advance patient-centered care across 370+ ambulatory centers and clinics, with a mission to improve health care in America. This role supports the Center Quality Council and performance improvement programs to enhance patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The Qualified Nurse will lead reporting, data collection, and documentation, collaborate with leadership, and ensure readiness for accrediting reviews while maintaining three-year record retention and