Clinical Quality Consultant

Location Address:

211 Sudderth DrRuidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $75,732.80Maximum Offer $128,960.00

Summary:

Build your career while making a meaningful impact close to home. Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated Clinical Quality Consultant to join our team at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a community known for its fresh mountain air, outdoor adventure, and relaxed pace of life.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the  New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Part timeFTE: 0.50Job Exempt: YesWork Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

The Clinical Quality Consultant (Intermediate) supports program‑level quality initiatives by assisting with the analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical improvement efforts aligned with PHS priorities. This role uses quality tools and methodologies to drive performance improvement, support data‑driven decision‑making, and collaborate with clinical, operational, and physician leaders to enhance patient outcomes and care processes.

• Support program‑level performance improvement by analyzing data, identifying trends, and recommending evidence‑based solutions.
• Facilitate quality initiatives, cross‑functional teams, and committee work to ensure project goals, timelines, and outcomes are achieved.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical leaders, and program teams to review quality data, identify opportunities, and implement improvement strategies.
• Conduct event reviews and root cause analyses; assist in developing action plans and defining measures of success.
• Develop and standardize processes based on best practices; ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and dissemination to leadership.
• Utilize registries and external data sources (AHA, CMS, NSQIP, etc.) to support quality measurement and improvement.
• Educate staff and providers on performance improvement methods, patient safety, and quality standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in quality theory, tools, and methodologies, supporting system‑wide compliance and accreditation requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in nursing or health or science-related field.
• 1 year quality improvement experience in a healthcare environment.
• 3 years experience in nursing or health or science-related field.
• Must complete Presbyterian quality training or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement certification/experience within three years of employment.
• Project management, data analysis, team leading and facilitation skills required.
• Microsoft Office skills are essential.
• Additional computer skills in database, statistical process control applications, decision support systems, comparative and benchmarking skills, process mapping (Visio), and project management (Microsoft Project Manager) preferred.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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