Quality Improvement Healthcare Specialist - Center for Nursing Excellence - WestwoodUCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA, US

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Quality Improvement Healthcare Specialist - Center for Nursing Excellence - Westwood

UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA, US

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Quality Improvement Healthcare Specialist

Become a key member of a world-class health organization and contribute to the delivery of Magnet-designated nursing excellence. As part of the UCLA Health Center for Nursing Excellence, the Quality Improvement Healthcare Specialist is responsible for the planning, design, coordination, and implementation of nursing designation activities, performance improvement initiatives, special projects, and nursing visibility / marketing efforts across the health system. In this role, you will :

Lead and support system-wide nursing initiatives and national designation programs.
Collaborate with nursing leadership to design project plans, set timelines, develop teams, and assign responsibilities.
Facilitate projects that strengthen patient outcomes and advance nursing excellence.
Develop and track metrics, compile and analyze data, and prepare reports to demonstrate outcomes and progress.
Serve as a project manager, facilitator, consultant, and analyst to ensure goals are effectively executed and sustained.

This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change across UCLA Health by supporting high-impact initiatives that elevate nursing practice and visibility. Join our team today!

Salary : $116,300 - $264,600 annually

We're seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated healthcare professional with :

Masters degree (or equivalent) required

Five or more years of progressive healthcare management experience in clinical operations, program development, and strategic / business planning required

Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, including strategy, operations, and financial management

Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering trust, accountability, creativity, and innovation

Expertise in strategic planning, project execution, and process improvement, with a track record of achieving measurable results

Demonstrated ability to build strong collaborative relationships across nursing, medical staff, and leadership, and to effectively manage change

Commitment to quality, patient-centered care, continuous improvement, and productive, respectful teamwork

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to approach issues from multiple perspectives and implement effective solutions

Preferred qualifications :

Experience working within a system-wide Magnet program, ideally in a Level 1 Trauma and / or academically affiliated medical center

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Quality Improvement Specialist • Los Angeles, CA, US