Interim Quality Nurse Consultant - 8/20/2026

Healthcare Executive Placements, Inc. (HCEPInc) is seeking an Interim Quality Nurse Consultant  for a W2 Contract position based in South Redwood City, California.

Summary:

The Interim Quality Nurse Consultant provides expertise in clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and infection prevention. This role analyzes quality data, leads quality improvement and corrective action efforts, and applies skills in process mapping, project management, risk assessment, and CQI methodologies. Serves as a subject matter expert while collaborating with stakeholders and providing education, coaching, and training.

Essential Functions:

Provides consultation and education on clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and infection prevention.

Supports evidence-based programs, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance.

Collects, analyzes, and presents quality data for internal and external stakeholders.

Leads quality improvement, corrective action planning, and risk mitigation efforts.

Monitors performance metrics and uses data-driven methods, including Lean/Six Sigma.

Serves as a subject matter expert on quality standards, policies, audits, and compliance.

Builds collaboration, supports stakeholder development, and provides coaching and training.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

Registered Nurse in California required.

BLS Certification required.

Experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports required.

Experience with databases and spreadsheets to continuous quality improvement (CQI) tools required.

Experience in a clinical setting or nursing experience in cardiovascular spaces such as ED, ICU, health care administration required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Clinical Quality Expertise; Applied Data Analysis; Process Mapping; Project Management; Quality Improvement; Risk Assessment.

About Healthcare Executive Placements Inc. (HCEPInc.):

HCEPInc. values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.

Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

HCEPInc. is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

HCEPInc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.

HCEPInc. takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

HCEPInc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.