RN Quality & Patient Safety Specialist

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT seeks an RN to lead patient safety and quality improvement across assigned departments. You will plan, implement and monitor initiatives that reduce risk, improve care and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes data analysis, peer review coordination, risk assessment, and collaboration with the Patient Safety/Risk Management office. Credentials: RN license; CPHQ preferred; Masters preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; master's level preferred.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience; 3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance for assigned clinical dept.
• Using data analyses to promote increased efficiency, safety, revenue, satisfaction and quality.
• Coordinate and evaluate patient safety initiatives and harm-reduction activities across departments.
• Manage Peer Review processes with Chairs to ensure proper referrals and reviews.
• Interpret Joint Commission and state/federal standards; ensure compliance.
• Promote safety programs via presentations and staff education materials.
• Collaborate with Patient Safety/Risk Management to identify risk and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct risk assessments, FMEA & Root Cause Analyses to reduce threats.
• Handle patient relations per Site Director of Quality.
• Conduct research with outside agencies on focused initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality; fulfill compliance responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT seeks an RN to lead patient safety and quality improvement across assigned departments. You will plan, implement and monitor initiatives that reduce risk, improve care and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes data analysis, peer review coordination, risk assessment, and collaboration with the Patient Safety/Risk Management office. Credentials: RN license; CPHQ preferred; Masters preferred.