Performance Improvement Coordinator

Saint Peters Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System seeks a Performance Improvement Coordinator in Quality Management to oversee data-driven quality initiatives and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with department leaders to analyze data, manage programs to meet mandatory standards, and support organization-wide performance improvement efforts.

Requires strong data skills, experience in healthcare quality, and ability to educate clinical staff on policies.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in Performance Improvement and/or Quality/Safety project management.
• Ability to assess and analyze health care data at patient, unit, and organizational levels.
• Education to educate health care staff on policies and data use for quality/safety.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, state and federal regulations related to performance improvement.
• Proficient with MS Office and quality databases; strong confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to Department/Committee Chairmen and Department Managers.
• Analyze information from internal/external sources and assess impact of regulations and cost-containment on quality improvement.
• Initiate/update programs/workgroups to meet mandatory requirements (e.g., TJC) and rating agencies.
• Oversee Quality Project abstraction/review for timeliness/accuracy and data validation.
• Assist in performance improvement via process redesign including policy changes and education.
• Participate in annual reappraisal of system Quality and Safety plan with leadership alignment.

Skills

Performance Improvement

Quality & Safety

Data Analysis

Statistical Summaries

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Education & Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN preferred

Tools

MS Office

Quality Databases

Job description

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. Benefits include 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, and 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.