Safety and Quality Advisor

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

April 01, 2025

Department:

16002240 Regional Safety and Quality

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• Hybrid position - More onsite work than remote - scheduling will be based on site coverage
• Position will require onsite work at both the Faribault Medical Center and Owatonna Hospital
• Full time position, day shift
• No scheduled weekends

Job Description:

Provides advisory support in continuous performance improvement initiatives and regulatory requirements. Develops strategies. Leads regulatory readiness, supports external surveys and responds to agencies. Serves as a resource systemwide.

Principle Responsibilities

• Monitors quality and patient safety.
  • Creates and manages quality performance data.
  • Conducts investigations and facilitates interdisciplinary reviews.
  • Oversees reviews in partnership with team members.
  • Coordinates projects.
• Guides and trains.
  • Advises, trains and provides direction.
  • Attends and contributes on committees and with teams.
  • Develops strategies.
• Serves as an advisor for accreditation and regulatory requirements.
  • Leads regulatory readiness.
  • Supports annual external surveys and responds to agencies.
  • Consults and provides recommendations.
• Leads projects and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborates to identify opportunities.
  • Measures and analyzes data to formulate recommendations.
  • Implements and monitors plans.
  • Serves as resource systemwide.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care, Nursing, Process and Performance Improvement, Project Management or other related field
• 7+ years experience in quality improvement or or
• 5+years experience in health care, project management, performance improvement, quality improvement, patient safety
• 2+ years experience in electronic medical records, internet navigation and research, Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 2+ years experience in project management, performance improvement principles, medical staff quality, hospital credentialing, regulatory standards

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) within 180 Days required
• Health Care Quality and Management Certification (HCQM) within 180 Days required

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $41.98 to $58.08 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

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