Quality Management Specialist, RN | Part-time

Medical University of South Carolina•Lancaster, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will serve as a key partner in advancing hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives. You will collaborate with leaders, clinicians, patients, and families to identify opportunities for improvement, strengthen processes, and promote reliable, evidence-based care.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum of one year of professional Registered Nurse experience required.
Strong knowledge of healthcare policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
Proficiency in data analysis, quality reporting, and written communication.
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and successfully contribute as part of a team.
Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and patient- and family-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience in quality management, healthcare auditing, performance improvement, or a related healthcare role preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion hospital-wide patient safety initiatives by implementing standardized safety coaching frameworks aligned with evidence-based practices and organizational safety goals.
Serve as a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) liaison, ensuring the voices and experiences of patients and families help shape policies, services, and equity-focused quality improvement initiatives.
Conduct comprehensive audits of clinical practices to evaluate compliance with DNV, CMS, and organizational standards.
Analyze quality and safety data to identify care gaps, near-miss trends, and risk-adjusted outcomes.
Transform complex data into meaningful dashboards, reports, and executive-level presentations that support informed decision-making.
Collaborate with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to develop actionable strategies that address system-level challenges and improve outcomes.
Partner across departments to investigate and resolve safety concerns while optimizing care delivery processes, particularly during periods of increased patient volume or surge demands.
Support quality committees and leadership initiatives by translating regulatory requirements and audit findings into sustainable improvement strategies.
Manage quality-focused projects while balancing core responsibilities and emerging organizational priorities.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, patient-centered care, and safety throughout the organization.