Clinical Education & Quality Improvement Specialist

Atlantic Health; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Hackettstown, NJ seeks a professional to optimize patient care by collaborating with nursing staff, evaluating current practices, and educating staff. The role focuses on leading quality improvement initiatives within the care team and integrating evidence-based changes.

The position emphasizes mentoring, staff development, and fostering a learning environment to support optimal nursing and healthcare contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives in patient care.
• Ability to review practice and implement evidence-based changes.
• Strong collaboration with nursing staff and care managers.
• Commitment to staff education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the need for plans and implements quality improvement programs.
• Plans with the staff to identify interventions within the plan of care and evaluates effectiveness of interventions for resolution or preventing patient care problems.
• Critically evaluates existing practice based on current research findings and integrates changes into practice.
• Utilizes the research process to improve patient care outcomes and enhance the environment of care.
• Serves as a mentor and role model by participating in the resolution of ethical and clinical dilemmas.
• Promotes recruitment and retention by providing guidance, support and professional development to the staff and students.
• Promotes a learning environment that enables nursing and other healthcare personnel to make optimal contributions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health in Hackettstown, NJ seeks a professional to optimize patient care by collaborating with nursing staff, evaluating current practices, and educating staff. The role focuses on leading quality improvement initiatives within the care team and integrating evidence-based changes.

The position emphasizes mentoring, staff development, and fostering a learning environment to support optimal nursing and healthcare contributions.