RN Patient Safety and Quality

The Clinical Quality & Patient Safety Specialist partners with physicians, nurses, leaders and frontline staff to create a culture where patients and employees thrive. Leveraging data, evidence‑based practices and clinical expertise, the specialist identifies opportunities, solves complex problems and leads initiatives that improve care.

• Lead and facilitate patient safety and quality improvement teams focused on reducing preventable harm.
• Educate and coach leaders, managers, and frontline staff on patient safety best practices.
• Partner with clinical teams to implement evidence‑based strategies that improve patient outcomes.
• Review safety events and collaborate with teams to identify opportunities for learning and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted resource and educator for healthcare professionals and medical staff.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary initiatives that reduce hospital‑acquired conditions and improve patient care.

• Develop and manage performance improvement projects, including project charters, timelines, PDSA cycles, and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor quality indicators and collaborate with departments to improve performance and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate OPPE and FPPE activities in accordance with organizational policies and accreditation standards.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret clinical quality data, including mortality reviews, adverse drug reactions, hospital‑acquired conditions, quality indicators, and other performance measures.
• Prepare reports and presentations that help leaders and physicians make informed decisions.
• Support ongoing data tracking and performance monitoring to drive measurable improvements.

• Collaborate in the development and revision of clinical policies, competencies, and best practices.
• Partner with the Epic team and clinical departments to promote documentation excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a clinical resource for quality and patient safety initiatives across the organization.

• Assist with investigations and risk assessments through chart reviews, witness interviews, documentation review, and action planning.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify trends and implement strategies that reduce organizational risk.

• Help maintain compliance with standards established by CMS, the Joint Commission, the Louisiana Department of Health, and other regulatory agencies.
• Stay current on evolving regulations and educate departments on new requirements.
• Partner with hospital teams to ensure continuous survey readiness and support successful accreditation outcomes.

• Active Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in one or more of the following: healthcare patient safety, quality improvement, clinical care, medical records, revenue integrity, data analysis.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.