Job Title: Quality Nurse

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Quality Resource Services

Req #: 0000267050

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $110,150.29 - $143,195.38 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.

Facility Overview:

Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. Our facility includes centers for advanced wound care, sleep disorders, bariatrics, orthopedics cardiac services, cancer care, emergency services, and more. In 2017, the Medical Center completed a state-of-the-art campus expansion featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32-bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and newly expanded Emergency Department.

Quality Registered Nurse (RN) – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This Quality RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Quality Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As a Quality Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Assisting in the communication and coordination of clinical services and initiatives for performance improvement via Peer Review, Mortality Review, Root Cause Analysis and Apparent Cause Analysis.
• Support and participate in the peer review, QAPI, Patient Safety committee(s), and implement the action plan disseminated by the committee(s).
• Support and schedule SEC (Safety Event Classification) meeting bi-monthly.
• Collaborate with other departments to create and maintain a safe and efficient practice workflow by understanding data for mortality, readmissions, safe and effective care, timeliness and efficiency.
• Assists Director in development of key clinical indicators for routine monitoring of performance and communicate performance internally.
• Works with AVP and Directors on clinical data projects aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and CMS star ratings.
• Create teaching material to support organizational needs.
• Play a critical role in onboard training of new clinical staff and support in the orientation process for high reliability organization.
• Assist in EMR reviews to identify potential gaps in patient care.
• Perform other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.
• Consistently utilize appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adhere to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Comply with established organization and department policies.

This role might be for you if: 

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this Quality RN opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred, with two (2) years of clinical experience and an understanding of healthcare quality. Must be willing to obtain CPHQ & CPPS certifications within two (2) years of hire. Must have a working knowledge of medical terminology and proficient computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets, data analysis, and presentation tools along with basic skills to navigate through EMR and various surveillance systems. Must have a high level of analytical skills necessary to plan, collect, analyze, and report data. Have well developed communication skills, verbal and written, to effectively inform, instruct, and facilitate matters of infection prevention. Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with others and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all information utilized within the department.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer