RN - Quality and Infection Consultant

Location Address: 301 E Miel de Luna
Tucumcari, NM 88401-3810
 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $75,732.80
Maximum Offer $128,960.00
 Summary: Dan C Trigg Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced RN - Quality & Infection Prevention Consultant to lead quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and infection prevention initiatives across the organization. This role serves as a key resource for clinical staff and leadership, helping ensure the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The RN Quality & Infection Prevention Consultant collaborates with physicians, nurses, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to monitor performance outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, implement evidence-based practices, and promote compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Provides leadership and subject-matter expertise for employee health, infection prevention and control, and clinical quality improvement at Dan C. Trigg Medical Center. The role promotes a safe environment by identifying and reducing infection and occupational-health risks for patients, employees, and visitors; conducting surveillance and data analysis; coordinating employee health services; and supporting program-level quality initiatives. The position collaborates with clinical, operational, physician, Human Resources, and Presbyterian system partners to improve outcomes, standardize processes, and maintain continuous readiness for federal, state, local, accreditation, and organizational requirements. 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 time
FTE: 0.50
Job Exempt: Yes
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
 Responsibilities: Quality Management & Performance Improvement Coordinate and support organization-wide quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Monitor, analyze, and report quality performance metrics, clinical outcomes, and regulatory measures. Facilitate performance improvement projects designed to enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and clinical outcomes. Conduct audits, reviews, and data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with leaders and caregivers to develop and implement corrective action plans. Assist with preparation for surveys, inspections, and accreditation activities. Infection Prevention & Control Lead the hospital's infection prevention and control program. Conduct infection surveillance and investigate healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Monitor infection rates, identify trends, and develop strategies to reduce infection risk. Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, state, and organizational infection prevention standards. Conduct infection prevention rounds and environmental assessments. Provide education and consultation to caregivers, providers, and leadership regarding infection prevention practices. Collaborate with clinical teams during outbreak investigations and infection control events. Regulatory Compliance & Education Maintain knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and industry best practices. Support policy development and revision related to quality, patient safety, and infection prevention. Develop and deliver education related to quality improvement methodologies, patient safety, and infection prevention. Serve as a resource