Quality & Patient Safety Specialist – Full Time – Days – Columbia

Experience the Pride of a Quality-Driven Career

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, every day presents a new opportunity to elevate the quality of care we provide. Our cutting-edge environment fosters continuous improvement, and our steadfast commitment to excellence helps us remain a leader in healthcare. We’re dedicated to refining processes and optimizing patient outcomes with an unwavering focus on quality. Join our team of dedicated professionals who Make It Possible.

Quality & Patient Safety Specialist – Full Time – Days – Columbia

In this vital role, you’ll drive quality and patient safety initiatives by offering expert consulting, analysis, improvement facilitation, and program management to key internal stakeholders. You’ll develop and enhance programs that uphold our high standards in Quality and Patient Safety while focusing on delivering superior care to our patients. This position involves researching, collecting, and analyzing critical data to inform strategic decisions. As a subject matter expert, you’ll support your clients' quality and patient safety initiatives, ensuring they align with the hospital’s strategic goals.

This position is based at the NYP/Columbia site, with potential travel across various NYP sites as needed. Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Preferred Criteria

• Master's degree in a related field
• Clinical Licensure (RN, PA, NP, MD, Nurse Midwife, RD, PT/OT, or PharmD)
• Perioperative experience
• PMP or Six-Sigma/Lean certification
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) 
• Strong data analytics skills

Required Criteria 

• Bachelor's degree 
• 5+ years of experience in a healthcare, preferably in Quality and Performance Improvement

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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• “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.