Quality & Safety Specialist (Full- or Part-time)

Job Summary:

This position provides professional support for clinical operations, quality improvement, and program management activities. Functions include independently coordinating and implementing quality and performance improvement initiatives; supporting clinical programs and service delivery; monitoring and analyzing operational, quality, and patient care metrics; facilitating regulatory and accreditation compliance; developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and workflows; managing program implementation and evaluation; supporting clinical teams in achieving organizational goals; and coordinating training, communication, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance patient care, safety, efficiency, and outcomes. Positions may also serve as liaisons among clinical, administrative, academic, and community partners to advance strategic priorities and operational excellence.

Examples of Duties Performed:

• Assist with and support the day-to-day operations of quality improvement and program implementation initiatives.

• Adhere to clinical practice standards, evidence-based practice, and established policies and procedures.

• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors, and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives.

• Act as a project manager on multiple quality improvement/program implementation initiatives or grant-funded initiatives.

• Assist and train junior team members.

• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and share results with leadership.

• Support the Quality and Safety Program Administrator to coordinate quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives.

• Collect, analyze, and report clinical, operational, and quality performance data.

• Monitor, in collaboration with the leadership team, organizational quality metrics, benchmarks, and key performance indicators.

• Support program planning, implementation, evaluation, continuous improvement, and project implementation activities.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop, revise, and implement policies, procedures, and standard operating workflows.

• Coordinate regulatory, accreditation, and compliance activities, including audit preparation and follow-up.

• Facilitate quality, safety, and program management committees and workgroups.

• Conduct chart reviews, workflow assessments, and process improvement analyses.

• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, governing boards, and external stakeholders.

• Support strategic planning, project management, and organizational change initiatives.

• Coordinate staff education, training, and competency-related activities to support quality and operational goals and grant deliverables.

• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, academic, and community partners to improve care delivery and patient outcomes.

• Support population health, patient experience, risk management, and care coordination initiatives.

• Contribute to reporting requirements as applicable.

• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and outcomes to ensure achievement of organizational objectives.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of three (3) days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students, and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

• Two (2) years of experience leading quality improvement and/or program implementation projects in health care settings.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field.

• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR or EHR and data management systems such as RedCap and/or Atlas.ti).

• Experience with EPIC EMR system.

• Six Sigma or Lean certifications.

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar certification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and program implementation.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Knowledge of health care systems and medical terminology.

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to represent the University in a professional and positive manner.

• Ability to collaborate as a member of a team and to work highly independently to meet competing demands.

• Innovative problem-solving skills and ability to thrive on challenges encountered in a fluid, complex environment.

• Knowledge of institutional and governmental research administration policies and procedures and ability to strictly follow HIPAA regulations.

• Proficient use of computers and relevant software and database applications, including REDCap, OnCore, Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to master new software programs.

• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at CON.HR@ucdenver.edu or 303.724.4447.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by two (2) weeks after the posting date. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $47,533 to $55,614 (part-time, 0.8 FTE) or $59,417 to $69,518 (full-time, 1.0 FTE).

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.