Sr Clinical Quality Specialist RN

Company: Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Sr. Healthcare Quality Specialist RN is responsible for evaluating and improving the quality of care and patient safety at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic (KSC). This role combines clinical expertise with quality improvement methodologies to ensure compliance with healthcare standards, promote best practices, and achieve optimal patient outcomes.Job Qualifications:EducationAssociate's degree in nursing (ADN)PreferredBachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)Experience5 years of clinical nursing experience working in the inpatient or ambulatory setting.PreferredExperience in healthcare quality, patient safety, and/or risk management. Experience working with Epic.LicensesLicensed RN in TXPreferredCertification in healthcare quality or patient safety (e.g., CPHQ, CPPS).Special SkillsKnowledge of quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA). Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Knowledge of quality measures (e.g., HEDIS).Patient SafetyReview clinical incidents and participate in root cause analyses (RCAs) in conjunction with the Risk Management Department.Develop strategies to avoid preventable adverse events and ensure patient safety.Present findings of clinical incidents to nursing and physician leadershipQuality ImprovementCoordinates quality improvement activities throughout the organization, working with the manager of quality improvement programs and the medical director of care coordination and quality improvement.Promotes quality patient care by developing ongoing quality improvement activities related to population health, system inefficiencies, incidents/near misses, safety, and compliance.Actively participates in assigned KSC Committees.Helps drive performance at our clinical sites by training clinical staff on quality improvement methodologies and best practices.ComplianceWorks with the Manager of Quality Improvement Programs and Legal Department to promote compliance with state/federal regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., AAAHC, CMS, OSHA).Assist in reviewing, revising, and implementing clinical policies and procedures.Please prepare and help with surveys, audits, and accreditation processes as needed.

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