Performance Improvement Coordinator

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 141 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Savings accounts

Wellness programs

Life insurance

401(k) match

Adoption assistance

Back-up daycare

Free onsite parking

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

The Performance Improvement Coordinator at Saint Peter's Healthcare System will serve as a resource to department chairs and managers, analyzing internal and external data to assess impact of regulations and cost-containment on quality.

You will initiate programs to meet mandatory requirements (TJC, Leapfrog) and oversee data abstraction/validation, ensuring timeliness and accuracy while collaborating with Quality Analysts.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to assess and analyze health care data at patient, unit, and organizational levels.
• Must educate health care and physician staff about health care policies and current practices related to data use in evaluation of quality and safety.
• Experience in Performance Improvement and/or Quality/Safety project management preferred.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, State and Federal regulations is required.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a resource to Department/Committee Chairmen and Department Managers.
• Analyze information to assess impact of external regulations and cost-containment on quality improvement.
• Initiate/update programs and workgroups to meet mandatory requirements (e.g., TJC) and rating agencies like Leapfrog.
• Oversee the Quality Project abstraction/review for timeliness and accuracy and supervise data validation reports.
• Assist in performance improvement across the organization through process redesign and policy education.
• Contribute to annual reappraisal of the Quality and Safety plan and align with strategic goals and indicators.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Statistical summaries

Independent work

Interpersonal communication

Formation

Baccalaureate degree required; RN preferred

CPHQ certification within 1 year of hire

Outils

MS Office

Quality databases

Description du poste

Performance Improvement Coordinator
Quality Management

The Performance Improvement Coordinator will:

• Serve as a resource to Department/Committee Chairmen and Department Managers.
• Analyze information provided by internal sources and external agencies and assist in the assessment of anticipated impact of external regulations and cost-containment efforts related to quality improvement.
• Initiate/update programs and workgroups to meet mandatory requirements/regulations (e.g., TJC and others) as well as ratings agencies such as Leapfrog, US News and World Report.
• In collaboration with the department director, oversee the Quality Project abstraction/review by Quality Analysts for timeliness and accuracy, the quarterly validation of data abstraction reports, and report compliance and/or technical inaccuracies.
• Assist in performance improvement efforts throughout the organization through process redesign including but not limited to policy change and education.
• Participate in annual reappraisal of system Quality and Safety plan and assist department leadership in aligning with strategic goals, key indicators for overall strategy

Requirements:

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience preferred in Performance Improvement, and/or Quality and Safety project management. Experience shall include the ability to assess and analyze health care data at the patient, unit, and organizational levels. Must be able to educate health care and physician staff about health care policies and current practices related to the use of data in evaluation of quality and safety.
• Baccalaureate degree required; RN preferred.
• Ability to:
  • Work independently and relate to various groups of professionals.
  • Analyze data to identify patterns/trends.
  • Prepare statistical summaries.
  • Tolerate long periods of intense concentration.
  • Ability to be objective, tactful, and discrete and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the following: Patient care evaluation methodology, including criteria development and data analysis. Governmental and voluntary standards, requirements and guidelines for performance improvement. Relevant knowledge of JCAHO, State and Federal regulations required.
• Working knowledge of computers/software applications, including MS Office and quality databases.
• Must possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively with other departments and attending Physicians of the Medical/Dental Staff.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality achieved within one year of hire.

Salary Range:85,467.00 - 141,066.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• savings accounts
• voluntary benefits
• wellness programs and discounts
• paid life insurance
• generous 401(k) match
• adoption assistance
• back-up daycare
• free onsite parking
• recognition rewards

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.