Quality Coordinator (RN) Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Title: Quality Coordinator RN Cardiac Cath Lab

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cardiac Services Admin

Req #: 0000221008

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: We are looking for a passionate Quality Advisor who is excited about making a difference in patient safety outcomes. We invite you to join our dynamic team of mission-driven innovators who embrace challenges to promote the highest level of standards in quality. As the Cardiac Cath Lab Quality Advisor, you will work closely with a diverse group of medical professionals acting as a liaison to the medical staff peer review committee. With a keen eye for details, you will perform chart reviews for cases involving but not limited to mortality and morbidity, hospital acquired conditions and patient safety indicators. Your proactive approach will support hospital-wide initiatives for regulatory and accreditation processes to continuously improve our operations. With your expertise, you will develop and implement effective quality strategies, provide guidance to our Cardiac team members and champion best practices throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Licensed RN in the State of New Jersey
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital nursing experience in Cardiac, Vascular, Cardiac Non-Invasive Quality Programs
• Experience with EKG and familiarity with NCDR preferred
• CPHQ preferred
• Experienced with Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft products
• Knowledge of Epic EMR program
• Quality and Safety experience preferred

Certifications and Licensure:

• Graduate from an accredited NLN Nursing Program
• Active NJ RN licensure or Compact state licensure with ability to practice in NJ

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day
• 37.5 hour work week Mon-Fri
• No weekends, no holidays, no on-call

Essential Functions:

• Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in reviewing all patients with high-end devices and provides quality review.
• Leads and participates in process improvement for the program(s) and for the quality of clinical outcomes.
• Maintain database(s) of patients, outcome, and complications and submit them to the national registry as required.
• Provide comprehensive guidance on the appropriate use of temporary devices enabling staff to deliver safe and positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains files, minutes, and quality presentations in accordance with any regulatory requirements.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Integrates research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
• Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure.
• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Assists the critical care educator in developing programs to meet continuing education needs.

Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.