Patient Safety & Quality Consultant

Not applicable to this position. 

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related clinical or academic field

Master's Degree in healthcare field (e.g. MSHA, MPH, MSN, MHA), Quality Engineering, Business Administration or related field

Supplemental course work in quality improvement, such as quality methodologies/tools, data analysis, patient safety, Lean, Six Sigma, quality engineering, and/or project management

Course work in statistics

Fellowship in Patient Safety

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred
Certified Project Manager (PMP) preferred
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent within 1 year to maintain position

Previous experience with organization-wide performance improvement and/or coordinating projects in an academic medical center with a wide variety of services, including ambulatory care, home care, emergency care, critical care, and inpatient care.

Previous experience applying and explaining statistical process control tools; conducting group facilitation/presentation; and designing data collection tools

Previous experience using mapping/flowcharting software and working with databases (e.g., Visio, Access)

☒ Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.

Current license in the Commonwealth of Virginia (e.g. Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietitian or similar) if candidate holds a professional license

Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the healthcare environment which may include hospital or clinic setting with specific experience in the following areas:

• clinical processes

• safety & quality improvement processes and tools

• facilitating and/or leading interdisciplinary groups

• leadership (formal or informal) in a healthcare organization

• collecting, organizing, and analyzing data

• developing and making presentations

Previous experience using a personal computer and software application to include the Internet, e-mail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), MS Project, Visio

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May have periods of constant interruptions. 

Prolonged periods of working alone.  

Other: May be required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)- up to 33% of the time

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)- up to 33% of the time

Sitting, Walking, Standing

N/A

Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Fast-paced environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Compensation Range

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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