Patient Safety and Quality Coordinator

Your future role at a glance

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

Department/Specialty: Total Quality Management

Schedule: Days | Full-time | Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How youll make an impact in this role

• Drive continuous readiness for accreditation by coordinating all Joint Commission and regulatory standards, ensuring our clinical teams are always equipped to deliver compliant, safe patient care.

• Champion multidisciplinary problem-solving by collaborating with clinical and operational teams to resolve care bottlenecks, reduce operational costs, and seamlessly implement safer medical systems.

• Advance patient safety initiatives by designing and supporting targeted risk-reduction workflows that actively minimize clinical errors and elevate standard operating procedures.

• Translate complex healthcare data into actionable insights by analyzing data across multiple platforms to build financial and quality reports that empower service line leaders to make informed, strategic improvements.

What minimum requirements youll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Quality Professional credentialed from the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) preferred.
• Risk Management preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate''s degree, or Technical degree required.

What additional preferences we''re seeking

• BSN
• Minimum 3 year of RN in ER/ICU
• Previous Quality experience

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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