Job Abstract

Take on a key role within an award-winning health system. Help improve patient experiences as part of a world-class healthcare team. Take your career in an exciting new direction. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.

You will be responsible for leading and facilitating quality improvement and safety initiatives as part of our commitment to becoming a transformative, high-reliability organization with an uncompromising focus on patient safety and outcomes. This will involve serving as a content expert, performance improvement facilitator, educator, and consultant. You will collaborate with physician and nursing leadership, residents, clinical staff, and administrative/operational staff to help achieve the best outcomes and patient experiences. You will be responsible for data and event monitoring, peer review coordination, education, and facilitation of QI efforts utilizing Lean and other improvement methodologies. You will typically be focused vertically at the department and service line level but may also lead system-wide quality initiatives.

We’re seeking a self-motivated, results-driven strategic thinker with:

• BSN and Current CA RN license, required
• Three or more years of direct patient care/clinical experience, required
• Two or more years of quality/patient safety experience preferred
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to making decisions in the best interest of the patient
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.