Pediatric Quality Coordinator (RN) - Full Time - New Brunswick, NJReq #:0000170982

Category:Nursing

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department:Nursing Administration

Location:

New Brunswick (NB), 200 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

Engages in quality monitoring, performance improvement, and project management to support clinical staff to achieve all aspects of CSH's mission but especially as relates to patient safety and quality goals.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Nursing degree

• NJ RN license

• AHA BLS Provider certification

• Achieve Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) within 2 years of hire

• Minimum 3 years nursing experience

• Knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Knowledge of nursing quality indicators

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Strong organizational skills and time management skills

• Evidence of interpersonal skill and ability to collaborate with others

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

• Ability to manage several projects and processes simultaneously and meet deadlines

• Physical stamina and ability to safely lift and move objects and people

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ RN license

• AHA BLS Provider certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time

• 40 hours/week

Essential Functions:

• Participates in patient safety activities across the organization, including but not limited to, quality and performance audits, surveillance activities, prospective risk analyses, and intensive analyses

• Participates in conducting gap analyses, and analyzing reports, Ex, Press Ganey, Joint Commission surveys, etc.

• Serves as a resource for clinical disciplines related to National Patient Safety Goals, Provision of Care, and other accrediting and regulatory standards

• Assists in development of policies and procedures related to patient safety and clinical quality

• Assists in development of standards and metrics for monitoring patient safety and quality at the point of care

• Manages the quality report card data input

• Provides analysis of data related to quality and safety

• Oversees POCT for inpatients and primary care medical practices

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer