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Description

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:

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Lead

and support system-wide nursing initiatives and national designation programs.

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Collaborate

with nursing leadership to design project plans, set timelines, develop teams,

and assign responsibilities.

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Facilitate

projects that strengthen patient outcomes and advance nursing excellence.

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Develop

and track metrics, compile and analyze data, and prepare reports to demonstrate

outcomes and progress.

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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

Qualifications

We're seeking a highly

skilled, self-motivated healthcare professional with:

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Master's

degree (or equivalent) - required

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Five

or more years of progressive healthcare management experience in clinical

operations, program development, and strategic/business planning - required

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Comprehensive

knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, including strategy, operations, and

financial management

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Proven

ability to lead and develop high-performing teams,

fostering trust, accountability, creativity, and innovation

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Expertise

in strategic planning, project execution, and process

improvement, with a track record of achieving measurable results

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Demonstrated

ability to build strong collaborative relationships

across nursing, medical staff, and leadership, and to effectively manage change

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Commitment

to quality, patient-centered care, continuous improvement, and

productive, respectful teamwork

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Strong

problem-solving and decision-making skills,

with the ability to approach issues from multiple perspectives and implement

effective solutions

Preferred

qualifications:

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Experience

working within a system-wide Magnet® program,

ideally in a Level 1 Trauma and/or academically affiliated medical center

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.