Quality and Patient Safety Specialist - Full-Time - Days - Columbia

Location

New York, New York

Shift:

Day Flex (United States of America)

Description:

Experience the Pride of a Quality-Driven Career

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, every day is an opportunity to elevate the standard of care. Our state-of-the-art environment empowers continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration. With an unwavering commitment to quality excellence, we remain one of the nation’s top hospitals – enhancing processes, supporting our teams, and delivering exceptional outcomes for patients. Join us and be part of the team that Makes it Possible.

Quality & Patient Safety Specialist – Full Time – Days – Columbia

In this impactful role, you will serve as a trusted partner supporting quality and patient safety initiatives across the organization. You’ll provide expert consultation, drive performance improvement efforts, and help shape programs that elevate both clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide quality and patient safety consulting, analysis, and improvement facilitation for assigned departments
• Develop, implement, and enhance programs that uphold and advance quality and safety standards
• Analyze internal and external data to inform strategic decision-making
• Lead and support significant event reviews and performance improvement initiatives
• Serve as a subject matter expert on quality and patient safety priorities aligned with organizational goals
• Collaborate closely with QPSS colleagues across sites, functioning as one unified team

This position is currently based out of NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Hospital at 168th Street with possible travel to any of our NYP locations. The schedule is full-time Monday-Friday.  

Preferred Criteria

• Master's degree in a related field
• Clinical Licensure (RN, PA, NP, MD, Nurse Midwife, RD, PT/OT, PharmD)
• PMP or Six-Sigma/Lean certification
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Strong data analytics and interpretation skills

Required Criteria 

• Bachelor's degree 
• 5+ years of experience in a healthcare related position, preferably in Quality and Performance Improvement
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc)
• Familiarity with quality and performance improvement methods

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$123,500-$161,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.