Registered Nurse, Quality & Performance Improvement Coordinator, Quality / Performance Improvement, Full Time, Day
Valley Health System · Paramus, NJ · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$104k–$130k/yrFull-time
Plans, coordinates and implements the quality management and improvement programs for the hospital. Monitors and provides assistance with quality assurance and compliance functions. Provides direction to ensure programs and services are implemented at the highest standards with emphasis on quality assurance. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Medical Staff Quality Assessment Program. Ensures policies and procedures are monitored and updated to include regulatory changes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee quality management and improvement programs for the hospital.
- Monitor and assist with quality assurance and compliance functions.
- Provide direction to maintain high standards in program and service implementation.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Medical Staff Quality Assessment Program.
- Ensure policies and procedures are updated to reflect regulatory changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, Statistics, Healthcare, Business, or a related field.
- Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Registered Professional Nurse required.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or other health care quality or patient safety certifications preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accreditation, process improvement, quality management, and/or project management in a clinical environment.
Skills
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and survey processes.
- Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate technical and clinical data.
- Microcomputer skills preferred.
- Proven interaction and communication (oral, writing, presentation) skills to effectively work with hospital staff, physicians, and regulatory agents.
- Demonstrated competence, clinical expertise, and sound professional judgement.
- Effective time management to set priorities and respond to changing workloads.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Attention to detail and ability to perform work accurately.
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees).
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees).
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans.
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.).
- 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness.
- Retirement Plan.
- Tuition Assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount.
- Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities.
Pay
Pay Range: $104,374.40 - $130,478.40 for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE). Actual individual salaries vary depending on role, experience, education, and licensure.
Schedule
Day shift.