Nursing Program Specialist – Quality & Safety

Work Schedule

Join our team as a Quality and Safety Nursing Program Specialist and bring your quality improvement knowledge and expertise! This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will primarily work at University Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Join our Quality & Safety team and play a key role in leading enterprise-wide initiatives that improve patient outcomes, strengthen professional nursing practice, and advance a culture of safety across UW Health.

• Lead enterprise-wide quality and safety initiatives that support nursing-sensitive indicators, hospital-acquired condition prevention, regulatory readiness, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Design, implement, maintain, and evaluate evidence-based programs that improve quality, safety, and clinical outcomes through process improvement and sustainable practice change.
• Provide clinical expertise and program leadership by developing workflows, translating evidence into practice, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across the organization.
• Review current research, best practices, and regulatory standards to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that advance nursing quality and safety.
• Partner with nursing and system leaders through enterprise-wide committees, work groups, and communication strategies to drive organizational priorities and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate program outcomes and coordinate educational initiatives that promote evidence-based practice, professional nursing excellence, and a culture of quality and safety throughout UW Health.
• Bring your expertise to the team! Five years of clinical nursing experience is required, and an MSN degree is highly preferred. Experience in quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory/accreditation standards, nursing professional practice, or performance improvement as well as prior leadership experience is strongly preferred.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, healthcare, administration or related field required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND twenty (20) years of nursing experience with a minimum often (10) of those years being in a nursing supervisor role or above may be considered in lieu of Master’s Degree required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, healthcare, administration or related field preferred.

• 5 years of relevant experience working as a Registered Nurse required.
• Experience with the applicable program preferred.
• Program or project management experience preferred.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Wisconsin, or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact—Upon Hire required.
• Certification in area of specialty or eligible for certification preferred.

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation’s leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.