Strategic Patient Safety & Quality Coordinator

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a leader to oversee patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance and related performance improvement activities. Ideal candidates have RN and/or healthcare experience and a strong background in safety and quality programs.

The role emphasizes strategic plan development, event analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient safety metrics and improve care quality.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/licensure required.
• Work Experience: 3+ years relevant healthcare experience.
• Skills: Communication, Data Analysis, Facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient safety and quality programs aligned with strategic priorities.
• Develop and monitor strategic plans for patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Review and investigate patient safety events and recommend interventions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to form cross-service quality improvement teams.
• Lead performance improvement projects and track KPIs.
• Support clinician peer review processes and safety trainings.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CPHQ

CPPS

RN

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a leader to oversee patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance and related performance improvement activities. Ideal candidates have RN and/or healthcare experience and a strong background in safety and quality programs.

The role emphasizes strategic plan development, event analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient safety metrics and improve care quality.