Nursing Quality Specialist

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Benefits Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options. Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. Vision: Affordable plan with national network. Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. Responsibilities The primary focus of the nursing quality specialist role is to provide quality, safety and service infrastructure support for the Department of Nursing. Nursing quality specialists partner with clinical nurse specialists, nurse managers, nurse supervisors, nurse administrators, and other departmental leaders and staff in operationalizing the departmental operational plan and initiatives that relate to quality, safety and service and in achieving Magnet Redesignation. The nursing quality specialists coordinate departmental quality, safety, and service programs and activities. Key components of the nursing quality specialist role are to serve as a departmental resource, and consultant related to practice improvement measurement. The nursing quality specialist establishes, maintains, coordinates and evaluates quality data processes so that meaningful information is available for departmental quality activities. The individual develops and maintains expertise in quality improvement methodologies. The nursing quality specialist must be able to define, prioritize and achieve goals and objectives with a focus on outcomes. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification Qualifications Master’s degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a master’s degree in business or a health‑related field, or completion of master's degree within six months of hire. Minimum of two years experience as a RN within the past five years. Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in clinical nursing processes and quality methodologies. Expertise in evaluation techniques and data analysis. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects. Bronze and Silver certification with the Mayo Quality Fellows certification preferred. License or Certifications: Current RN license by applicable state requirements. Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area. Site Description Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.