Quality Registered Nurse (RN), Rahway, Full Time, Day at RWJBarnabas Health – Rahway, New Jersey

Job Title: Quality Registered Nurse

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Quality Resource Services

Req #: 0000238110

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $104,474.00 — $136,557.00 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 Summary:

The experienced Quality Registered Nurse will be responsible for working closely with assigned areas to facilitate peer review, promote patient safety and support regulatory compliance.

• The Quality Nurse will report program metrics to stakeholders on a regular basis.
• The Quality Nurse will perform chart and in-person audits to ensure compliance with mandatory requirements.
• The Quality Nurse will work in specific assigned areas to understand and promote performance improvement within those areas.
• Participation in organizational meetings,
• Preparation and participation in regulatory surveys,

Job Specific Requirements:

• Prepares root cause analysis documents for submission to regulatory agencies
• Participates in organizational meetings; functions as a key PI member and communicates as appropriate within the PI department.
• Provides education to clinical and ancillary staff within the organization to help achieve department goals
• Participates in multidisciplinary task forces to plan, implement, and evaluate process changes designed to
• Improve compliance with core measures
• Identifies changes in regulatory requirements; communicates changes to appropriate customers in a timely manner
• Prepares for regulatory surveys in collaboration with PI staff and other departments as assigned
• Participates in all regulatory surveys including NJDOSS, Joint Commission, CMS, CAP, Division of Mental Health Services
• Plans, implements, and evaluates performance improvement activities for assigned clinical, ancillary, and administrative departments.
• Develops policies and procedures to support operational outcomes and organizational goals
• Coordinates and leads focus groups as assigned
• Participates in or leads performance improvement teams as requested
• Participates in employee orientation program
• Participates in or facilitates fact finding, high-risk occurrence, or sentinel event meetings
• Develops strong relationships with managers, department heads, and administration,
• Provides support for infection prevention and takes initiatives in Infection Prevention projects.

Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:

• A NJ RN License and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree are required,
• Three to five years' healthcare experience are required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, management, and technology skills,
• Must demonstrate team building and collaborative practice behaviors,
• Must demonstrate an understanding of performance improvement and quality outcomes' management.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 8-Hour shift

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 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 healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for 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 have a unique impact on 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.