Quality Nurse Specialist II

Quality Nurse Specialist – Patient Safety

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About ECU Health Medical Center ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974‑bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. The facility has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute, intermediate, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29‑county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary Apply improvement methods to achieve successful outcomes: use evidence‑based structured improvement methods for all quality improvement projects; promote the use of improvement methods and science throughout the organization; support a standard improvement method organization‑wide; coach others on the implementation of improvement methods.

• Synthesize information from relevant resources to demonstrate current practice and identify opportunities for improvement. Identify sources of valid and reliable information and metrics to monitor performance trends.
• Analyze information from disparate sources; compare data, benchmarks, and evidence‑based practices for possible adaptation into the organization.
• Demonstrate expertise in analytical and statistical tools and techniques, including understanding how process goals are established, measured, and monitored.
• Communicate improvement priorities and results using narrative and visual tools—create graphs and charts that accurately reflect valid interpretation of findings.
• Design and develop project plans, including project coordination using a project management tool, measurement plan, cost estimation to determine budget, and incorporation of evidence‑based guidelines.
• Promote a safety culture and infrastructure by engaging stakeholders to understand all perspectives when addressing patient safety issues.
• Apply methods to identify and evaluate risks for harm using assessment tools and methods appropriate for identifying potential and actual patient safety risks, including RCA and FMEA.

• Master's degree in an applicable field or higher is required.
• Active RN license is required.
• Must have 5 years or more experience in the healthcare field.
• Certification in a specialty preferred within 3 years and maintained thereafter.

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care