Job Title: Manager Quality Resources

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Quality Resource Services

Req #: 0000249464

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $127,512.00 — $165,766.00 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: Under the direction of the Quality Director, this position is responsible for: supporting and coordinating work groups involved in performance improvement. Participates in the review of quality policies and procedures. Facilitates the meetings of Quality Improvement Teams and other committees as required. Prepares and participates in the internal audit process guided by Regulatory agencies, Policies and "Best Practice" models regarding all quality issues. Acts as a team member during regulatory (DNV, State and Federal level) visits to support successful surveys. Contributes to data analysis to support improvement teams. Supports initiatives to attain positive Quality Outcome metrics. Participates in various committees such as the Quality Management Steering and Clinical Improvement committees. A key member of the RCA and ACA process to facilitate event review and recurrence.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, APN or PA, or a Master's in a Healthcare related field is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in acute care nursing is preferred.
• Quality Management and/or previous leadership experience is preferred.
• National certification in Quality is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures timely and accurate reporting on all quality metrics.
• Supports the implementation of initiatives to improve quality outcomes in conjunction with the Quality Director.
• Reviews Quality policies and procedures.
• Advocates and influences performance improvement by educating and facilitating DMAIC process improvement techniques throughout the hospital.
• Develops reports communicating variances from expected outcomes to physicians, clinical and operations teams, various committees, senior leadership, and staff.
• Supports the High Reliability Organization process (HRO) by conducting interviews to assist with causal analysis including ACAs and RCAs.
• Reviews clinical events via medical record review and provides analysis to support documentation updates, discussions with physicians and clinical staff for performance improvement and education.
• Works across the hospital to build understanding and support for process improvement by leading Internal Audit teams.
• Acts as a resource for all staff in the hospital on quality management and performance improvement techniques; and collaborates and coordinates sharing of information with appropriate personnel.
• Provides Quality Improvement education during Hospital-wide Orientation.
• Supports planning events such as the Strategic Planning retreat.
• Data entry and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators.

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.