RN with a valid New Jersey license and BSN required; MSN preferred.
Five years of clinical nursing experience, including two years in quality and performance improvement.
Strong knowledge of quality and safety methodologies.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with strong project management abilities.
Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with critical thinking capabilities.
Lean training is preferred, but equivalent experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
Coordinate quality and performance improvement activities under hospital regulatory leadership.
Align quality improvement programs with hospital standards, ensuring transparency and effective communication.
Maintain compliance with CMS and other regulatory requirements.
Manage analysis of quality metrics and coordinate related improvement activities.
Facilitate communication between staff and hospital executive and Board leadership.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Supportive work environment focused on quality improvement.
Potential for flexible work arrangements.
Access to health and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) Coordinator coordinates quality and performance improvement activities, under the direction of hospital regulatory leadership. Aligns quality and performance improvement program with the hospital quality program, including transparency, reporting, and communication between staff and hospital executive and Board leadership. Maintains compliance with CMS and regulatory requirements. Manages quality metric analysis and coordinates improvement activities.
Qualifications
equired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. RN with license to practice in New Jersey and BSN required. MSN preferred. Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience, including two (2) years' experience with quality and performance improvement. Must have knowledge and background using quality and safety methodologies. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as working effectively with physicians and a multi-disciplinary team across clinical areas. Effective personal and professional written and verbal communication skills, strong project managementskills, and customerservice skills a must. Must possessstrong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Lean training preferred. Equivalent experience, education and training may be substituted for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis.
