Patient Safety Engineer, Quality Improvement Program
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, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing with at least 3 years’ experience clinical nursing care.
Experience Requirement:
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:
Some knowledge of University and Regent policies, procedures, and regulations.
Member/active participation in professional organization(s).
Application Process:
Applicants must upload a current resume and a cover letter that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
