Patient Safety and Quality Specialist

Patient Safety and Quality Specialist - seize a high-impact hospital quality career in Queens, NY with an organization powered by an expansive network , driven by community-focused healthcare , and scaled for influence with a 200+ bedcount -a perfect launchpad for growth, purpose, and innovation!


The Patient Safety and Quality Specialist will join a hospital known for a mission-driven, patient-first culture that delivers measurable outcomes, pairing strong clinical excellence with low harm events, high patient experience, and transparent quality reporting. As a Patient Safety and Quality Specialist, expect an innovation-forward environment that pilots new care models, leverages advanced analytics and decision support, invests in clinician wellbeing, and champions a professional practice culture with shared governance, Lean Six Sigma-informed process improvement, and leadership that genuinely listens.

In the Quality and Compliance department, the Patient Safety and Quality Specialist will collaborate across performance improvement and regulatory readiness functions to elevate outcomes for a diverse patient population. This Patient Safety and Quality Specialist will benefit from the hospital's expansive network, align with community-focused healthcare initiatives that meet patients where they are, and operate within a 200+ bedcount setting that provides the ideal balance of high-acuity exposure and nimble, rapid-cycle improvement.

Reporting to the Director of Quality and Patient Safety, the Patient Safety and Quality Specialist partners closely with the Chief Nursing and Medical leadership, Infection Prevention, Risk Management, Pharmacy, Case Management, and front-line teams; as a Patient Safety and Quality Specialist, responsibilities span root cause analysis and FMEA, core measure and value-based program performance, accreditation and survey readiness (Joint Commission/CMS/State), antimicrobial stewardship alignment, sepsis and readmissions reduction, and creation of real-time dashboards that turn data into action-backed by friendly nurses, engaged physicians, and an interdisciplinary team that reflects the community it serves.

Queens, NY offers the Patient Safety and Quality Specialist a lifestyle with unmatched diversity, world-class cuisine, and accessible coastal escapes, where the Patient Safety and Quality Specialist can enjoy year-round outdoor activities on beaches and in expansive parks, quick transit via subways, buses, and the LIRR, and easy travel through JFK and LaGuardia;. Families and professionals alike will find strong public and private schools, respected higher education options, thriving small-business and startup energy, a dynamic arts and culture scene, vibrant nightlife, abundant shopping, and a housing mix from walkable urban apartments to quieter residential neighborhoods-delivering a balanced cost of living relative to Manhattan, excellent healthcare access, and a welcoming, inclusive community with ongoing growth and redevelopment momentum.

The Patient Safety and Quality Specialist can expect competitive compensation aligned to New York market dynamics, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), retirement savings with employer support, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and clear pathways for advancement; to explore how this Patient Safety and Quality Specialist role can accelerate your career, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today and spark a confidential conversation about next steps.