Patient Safety & Quality Specialist (RN)

The Staff Pad • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Staff Pad has partnered with a leading healthcare system in Helena, Montana to identify a Patient Safety Specialist. This is a high -impact role focused on driving patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory excellence across the organization.

The Patient Safety Specialist will lead and support initiatives that reduce risk, improve outcomes, and strengthen safety culture. This individual will serve as a key liaison across clinical teams, driving collaboration and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in patient safety, quality, or clinical healthcare settings
• Strong knowledge of regulatory/accreditation standards (CMS, DNV, etc.)
• Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred or required within 24 months

Responsibilities

• Lead patient safety and quality improvement initiatives across the organization
• Manage and optimize safety event reporting systems
• Conduct root cause analyses and drive follow -up actions
• Analyze data to identify trends and implement preventative strategies
• Ensure compliance with CMS, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and leadership to improve clinical processes and outcomes
• Provide training and guidance on patient safety best practices

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient safety and outcomes
• Highly visible role working closely with clinical and executive leadership
• Collaborative, mission -driven healthcare environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees