Nurse Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN), Quality Resource ServicesReq #:0000162588

Category:Nursing

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department:Quality Resource Services

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Overview:

Quality RN Coordinator focused on metrics related to CMS Stars, Leapfrog, Value Based Purchasing and other reporting agencies. This Quality RN Coordinator will focus on mortality, safety, and readmission metrics. This role will include a lot of record review, understanding the inclusion/exclusion criteria of each metric and help facilitate the improvement of the hospitals ranking within each metric. Coordination of OFIs will be reported out to the Leadership committee, and various sub-committees of PIC. Serves as a learning coach for physicians and nursing.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school or university

• Minimum of 5 years-experience as a registered nurse in the adult population

• History of quality improvement, quality management, or standards

• Skill in Team Facilitation, RCA and FMEA is preferred. Strong Microsoft Office skills necessary: Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Three to six months training

• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• CPHQ

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time

• Day shift

• Monday Friday

• No weekends

• No holidays

• 37.5 hrs. weekly

Essential Functions:

Assists physicians, managers and staff to develop and update departmental performance improvement plans based on the established organizational performance indicators and strategic intents. Collaborates with individuals and groups within the hospital to establish priorities for measurement and to determine appropriate indicators of quality. Ensures that reports from departments and PI teams to the designated council and to the hospital-wide PIC Committee are complete and timely. Facilitates the use of PI tools when developing reports, which may include: data displays, analysis, follow-up plans, and outcome analysis. Other duties as assigned by the director. Oversees designated projects involving the use of external referenced databases; assists individuals and departments with analysis of results, develop action plans, and track improvement.

Participates in peer level meetings or work team activities and communicates results or actions to departmental staff. Performs chart audits to gather data for public reporting initiatives, as assigned by Director. Provides direct support to the Leadership Council for all administrative activities associated with the meetings. Provides ongoing updates on the progress of assigned projects. Provides Team Leader and Team Member Training as delegated. Serves as a mentor and facilitator by teaching the principles and applications of performance improvement to all levels of staff and manager. Serves as a role model in resolving interpersonal conflicts, demonstrates effective communication skills. Works closely with the Director to insure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as reporting requirements.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer