RN Quality & Patient Safety Leader

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking an RN Quality Manager in Albuquerque, NM to lead hospital-wide quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, improving outcomes and ensuring regulatory readiness. You will drive performance measurement, teach evidence-based practices, and foster a culture of reliability across the clinical teams.

You will analyze data, conduct root cause analyses, develop policies and training, support Joint Commission accreditation, and partner with physicians, nursing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• RN license in NM or NM compact license within 90 days of hire.
• Eight or more years of experience may substitute for degree.
• Four years of related experience required.
• Two years of supervisory experience required.

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 related field

Job description

Ardent Health Services is seeking an RN Quality Manager in Albuquerque, NM to lead hospital-wide quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, improving outcomes and ensuring regulatory readiness. You will drive performance measurement, teach evidence-based practices, and foster a culture of reliability across the clinical teams.

You will analyze data, conduct root cause analyses, develop policies and training, support Joint Commission accreditation, and partner with physicians, nursing