Quality and Patient Safety Specialist II

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting quality, patient safety, accreditation, and infection control standards across assigned areas. Collaborates with unit and service line leadership to ensure all healthcare team members maintain performance standards for professional practice and clinical care. Leads efforts to enhance medication safety and reduce risks associated with medication use. Ensures timely and accurate clinical documentation. Drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, and compliance initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Observes and evaluates medication delivery processes for safety and effectiveness.

• Analyzes medication-use data and conducts interviews across patient populations.

• Applies performance improvement methodologies to identify risks and solutions.

• Monitors and measures progress of quality and safety initiatives.

• Reviews care provided and audits medical records to identify improvement opportunities.

• Collaborates with department leaders to implement and evaluate quality improvement activities.

• Provides peer leadership and serves as a resource for patient care and unit activities.

• Assists staff in developing problem-solving and decision-making skills related to quality and safety.

• Leads healthcare team members in initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, or a related field

Master’s degree in nursing is preferred

Experience Requirement

2-3 years of experience in healthcare administration, public health, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; regular performance of tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing or data entry); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts or punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Quality Outcomes

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2208 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky