Patient Safety Engineer, Quality Improvement Program

Required Qualifications:

Education Requirement:

• A master’s degree in a healthcare related field with 1-3 years’ experience in healthcare outcomes, performance improvement initiatives/techniques and/or safety experience in a healthcare organization.

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• A bachelor’s degree in nursing with at least 3 years’ experience clinical nursing care. 

Experience Requirement:

• A current RN license.
• Relevant experience (3 years or more) experience in clinical nursing care.
• Outstanding communication skills at the verbal, written and presentation levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Possess ability to analyze data and report metrics.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations, priorities and deadlines.
• Strong investigative, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with patients, faculty, staff and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Previous clinical experience in an academic medical center.
• Some knowledge of University and Regent policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Member/active participation in professional organization(s).

Application Process:

• In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a current resume and a cover letter (and mark both as “relevant file”) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.  Job postings may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• This position is not eligible for University of Iowa sponsorship for employment authorization.
• For questions, contact Heidi Bodensteiner at heidi-bodensteiner@uiowa.edu.