RWJBarnabas Health

Quality Coordinator

RWJBarnabas Health$110K — $143K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
  • Nationally recognized nursing certification required; EFM certification preferred.
  • 5-7 years of clinical nursing experience in obstetrics.
  • Experience in quality improvement and patient safety principles is preferred.
  • Strong project management skills needed to organize and drive initiatives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead patient safety and quality improvement initiatives for maternal and neonatal outcomes.
  • Collaborate with healthcare leaders to implement patient safety strategies.
  • Monitor and analyze clinical quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Develop quality goals and performance improvement plans aligned with regulations.
  • Promote evidence-based practices through quality improvement strategies.
  • Identify adverse events and collaborate on improvement initiatives.
  • Facilitate communication and safety processes to enhance patient collaboration.

Benefits

  • Salaried position with a standard day shift.
  • Opportunity for involvement in educational programs and professional development.
  • Engagement in interdisciplinary teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Support for regulatory compliance and organizational excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Quality Coordinator

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: QIP



Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $110,150.00 - $143,195.00 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.
A typical day for a Perinatal Safety Specialist may include:
  • Leading and supporting patient safety and quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes across Women's Services
  • Collaborating with the System Vice President of Women's Services, OB/GYN Department Chair, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient safety strategies
  • Monitoring, evaluating, analyzing, and reporting clinical quality metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and progress toward organizational benchmarks
  • Participating in the development of quality goals, performance improvement plans, and action strategies that align with regulatory requirements and organizational priorities
  • Promoting evidence-based practice by implementing improvement strategies, measuring outcomes, and facilitating interdisciplinary quality improvement teams
  • Identifying adverse events, near misses, and patient safety concerns in collaboration with clinical leaders and supporting follow-up improvement initiatives
  • Facilitating safety briefings, debriefings, and team communication processes that promote effective collaboration and enhance patient safety
  • Supporting regulatory readiness by ensuring compliance with applicable accreditation, regulatory, and clinical practice standards governing obstetrical care
  • Coordinating and promoting educational programs, simulation training, and professional development opportunities focused on patient safety, teamwork, communication, and clinical excellence
  • Communicating lessons learned from patient safety events and quality initiatives across the organization to encourage continuous improvement and shared learning
This role might be for you if:
  • You are passionate about improving maternal and neonatal patient safety through evidence-based quality improvement initiatives
  • You enjoy collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful clinical outcomes
  • You have strong project management skills and can effectively organize priorities, coordinate stakeholders, and drive initiatives to completion
  • You are comfortable analyzing clinical data and translating findings into actionable improvement strategies
  • Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills allow you to influence change across multiple disciplines
  • You thrive in environments focused on regulatory excellence, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement
  • You value education, collaboration, and creating a culture of accountability and learning
  • You remain organized, proactive, and solution-oriented while managing multiple priorities and organizational initiatives
To be considered for this Perinatal Safety Specialist opportunity,

You are passionate about advancing patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical excellence within Women's Services. You have earned a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Master's degree preferred), maintain a current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license, and hold a nationally recognized nursing certification. Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification is preferred. You bring five to seven years of progressively responsible clinical nursing experience in obstetrics, along with strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. Experience with quality improvement, patient safety principles, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practice is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required to support data analysis, reporting, and presentation of quality initiatives.

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in New Jersey, with hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and clinics throughout the state. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three children's hospitals, a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a behavioral health center, and numerous other clinical facilities. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and to advancing medical research and education.
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