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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Quality Performance Improvement Coordinator assists with the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the organization-wide Performance Improvement Plan and Program in accordance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Standards and N. J. Department of Health mandates. Supervises Department / Medical Staff and interdisciplinary performance improvement Team / Committee activities in compliance with the Medical Center's Performance Improvement Plan and external regulatory requirements. Facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to the evaluation of identified problems and/or improvement of processes within the Medical Center using the theories, methods and tools of performance improvement.

A day in the life of a Quality Performance Improvement Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Analysis of Performance Improvement data: Retrieves and utilizes pertinent data from the clinical, financial and performance measurement information systems. Analyzes performance measurement data, identifies patterns and trends for improvement and follows up as needed.
• Assists with the Medical Center's Quality / Performance Improvement Activities: Maintains an organized system for quality performance improvement review activities. Uses internal and external benchmark processes to evaluate performance.
• Coordinates the Medical Staff, and Clinical Performance Improvement programs as assigned. Assists in developing and implementing action plans to improve performance.
• Data presentation: Designs performance improvement reports to display data in a graphic/chart format to clearly identify patterns or trends over time.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary internal work groups to make positive changes with measurable outcomes and effectively communicates findings. Applies the theories of Performance Improvement including statistical data to all PI activities.
• Maintains records of all Performance Improvement activities including minutes, correspondence and referrals to other committees in accordance with department record retention requirements.
• Maintains up to date knowledge for the practice of performance improvement: Maintains a current understanding of the theories, methods and tools of performance improvement, including statistical data collection and analysis.
• Participates in the planning and preparation activities for regulatory agency surveys. Promotes the understanding of compliance with current regulatory agency standards / requirements.
• Responsive to the organization's needs: Advises Leader of all potential problems and issues in a timely manner. Seeks assistance from the appropriate level of management for complex clinical decisions or in a crisis situation.
• Adjusts staffing to department needs: Adjusts hours to compensate for extra workload due to external survey preparation or special projects as requested by Leader.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associate's Degree.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in nursing, social work, quality improvement, team member education or other appropriate clinical areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Quality improvement or regulatory experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License or NJ Licensed Social Worker.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Starting at $106,329.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.