Nursing Clinical Specialist & Quality Improvement Leader

Atlantic Health System; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a nurse educator quality improvement professional to optimize patient care by collaborating with nursing staff, evaluating current practices, reviewing alternatives, and providing staff education. The role emphasizes leading quality initiatives, mentoring staff, and advancing a learning environment across Atlantic Health facilities.

The successful candidate will hold a master's degree in nursing (or related field) with applicable clinical specialty certification

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or related field required.
• Specialty certification related to a clinical practice required.
• Valid New Jersey Nursing License required.

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.

Skills

Quality improvement

Nursing leadership

Staff education

Clinical research

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Doctorate degree in Nursing

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a nurse educator quality improvement professional to optimize patient care by collaborating with nursing staff, evaluating current practices, reviewing alternatives, and providing staff education. The role emphasizes leading quality initiatives, mentoring staff, and advancing a learning environment across Atlantic Health facilities.

The successful candidate will hold a master's degree in nursing (or related field) with applicable clinical specialty certification