Senior RN Quality & Patient Safety Leader

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovelace Health System, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an RN Quality Manager to lead hospital-wide quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

The role focuses on evaluating data, guiding performance improvement, and ensuring regulatory readiness. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, and operations to implement sustainable quality solutions, promote a culture of safety, and support Joint Commission accreditation and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
• Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire).
• 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.

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 of study

Job description

Lovelace Health System, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an RN Quality Manager to lead hospital-wide quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

The role focuses on evaluating data, guiding performance improvement, and ensuring regulatory readiness. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, and operations to implement sustainable quality solutions, promote a culture of safety, and support Joint Commission accreditation and documentation.