Job ID : 23009
Description
Play a key role within a world-class health system. Help ensure the delivery of safe, award-winning care and positive patient outcomes. Make the most of your background and abilities. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
In this important position, you will be responsible for the identification, collection, and entry of quality data for the Clinical Registries, Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs), and Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs) program. This will involve applying your clinical knowledge to analyze data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement. You will serve as a liaison between the clinical stakeholders, clinical registries, and outsourced registry contracts. You will support our Quality Vision to facilitate and improve clinical quality and patient safety outcomes for the communities we serve. You will also facilitate compliance with clinical quality regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of safety. This role is critical in helping us achieve our goal of becoming a transformative, high-reliability organization with an uncompromising focus on patient safety and clinical quality outcomes.
UCLA Health salary range for this title code is $112,900-256,900 / annually. Please note that the department's target pay range is $150,000 - $178,000 / annually.
As of 10 / 8 / 2025, this position transitioned from being included in the Universitys Professional & Support Staff Program to being represented by the HX bargaining unit. To learn more about your representation, visit : https : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units /
Qualifications
Were seeking a strong, independent strategic thinker and leader with :
Current California RN license
BSN degree required - Masters in a healthcare-related discipline preferred
CPHQ Certification, highly desired
Three or more years of direct patient care / clinical experience, required
Five or more years of quality / patient safety experience, preferred
Ability to supervise daily quality operations
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Experience using data to drive process improvements
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office
UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We are also home to the David Geffen School of Medicine, a highly respected leader in the development of breakthrough medical research and outstanding clinical professionals. If youre looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including :
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.
Clinical Specialist Ii • Santa Monica, CA, United States