Gynecology Safety & Quality Specialist

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gynecology Safety & Quality Specialist promotes safe, high-quality care for patients receiving gynecologic services within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UI Health. The Specialist partners with the Department’s Gynecologic Executive Committee and Gynecology Quality Improvement Team to identify improvement opportunities, implement evidence-based safety and quality initiatives, and monitor outcomes. The position maintains a working relationship with the Chief Quality Office, particularly the Quality Director, and has defined reporting responsibilities to align with institutional quality, patient safety, and performance improvement priorities. Administratively, the position reports to the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The role also supports clinical education and workforce development through simulation-based learning, professional practice models, clinical ladders, and mentorship programs. It collaborates with credentialed practitioners, nursing leaders, educators, quality and safety teams, and institutional committees to align education and improvement work with organizational quality goals, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field.
Illinois Registered Nursing license.
Five years of gynecologic, surgical, or obstetrical clinical experience with progressive responsibility and accountability.
Experience in clinical safety and/or quality initiatives in a leadership role.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Computer skills with Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong communication skills as a collaborator and facilitator.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Gynecology Quality Improvement Committee to track, review, and analyze clinical cases and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Lead or co-lead departmental and institutional quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Maintain and update the Gynecology Quality Dashboard, monitor metrics, oversee data collection, and prepare monthly reports for leadership and committees.
Facilitate root cause analyses, morbidity and mortality reviews, and safety event follow-up.
Disseminate patient safety updates and support development of evidence-based protocols and policies.
Collaborate with Risk Management, Infection Control, and Surgical Quality teams to reduce perioperative complications.
Develop and implement simulation-based learning experiences to strengthen clinical reasoning, technical skills, and interprofessional collaboration.
Coordinate use of the simulation lab, including scenario development, equipment management, and debriefing facilitation.
Evaluate simulation outcomes and continuously improve simulation-based education.
Collaborate with credentialed practitioners, nursing leaders, educators, and interprofessional teams to support strategic initiatives and workforce development.
Contribute to professional practice models, clinical ladders, and mentorship programs.
Align educational strategies with organizational quality goals, accreditation standards such as Joint Commission and Magnet, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with quality, infection prevention, and patient safety teams to develop education related to key performance metrics.
Use audits, incident reports, and outcome metrics to identify learning opportunities and develop targeted interventions.
Lead or support nursing-driven quality improvement initiatives and translate findings into practice through education.
Ensure educational programs meet accreditation, certification, and regulatory standards.
Maintain documentation of training and development activities for compliance and reporting.
Collaborate with Surgical and Institutional committees on perioperative safety.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.