Clinical Quality Consultant
About The Position
Build your career while making a meaningful impact close to home. Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated Clinical Quality Consultant to join our team at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a community known for its fresh mountain air, outdoor adventure, and relaxed pace of life. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in nursing or health or science-related field.
- 1 year quality improvement experience in a healthcare environment.
- 3 years experience in nursing or health or science-related field.
- Must complete Presbyterian quality training or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement certification/experience within three years of employment.
- Project management, data analysis, team leading and facilitation skills required.
- Microsoft Office skills are essential.
Nice To Haves
- Additional computer skills in database, statistical process control applications, decision support systems, comparative and benchmarking skills, process mapping (Visio), and project management (Microsoft Project Manager) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support program‑level performance improvement by analyzing data, identifying trends, and recommending evidence-based solutions.
- Facilitate quality initiatives, cross‑functional teams, and committee work to ensure project goals, timelines, and outcomes are achieved.
- Collaborate with physicians, clinical leaders, and program teams to review quality data, identify opportunities, and implement improvement strategies.
- Conduct event reviews and root cause analyses; assist in developing action plans and defining measures of success.
- Develop and standardize processes based on best practices; ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and dissemination to leadership.
- Utilize registries and external data sources (AHA, CMS, NSQIP, etc.) to support quality measurement and improvement.
- Educate staff and providers on performance improvement methods, patient safety, and quality standards.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in quality theory, tools, and methodologies, supporting system‑wide compliance and accreditation requirements
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
