QI OUTCOMES MANAGER (PER DIEM)

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking an experienced Outcomes Manager (RN) to lead outcome-based reporting for high‑risk patient groups and to drive performance improvement across hospital departments. You will develop and monitor quality reports in collaboration with physicians and the care team, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and clinical pathways.

The role requires strong data analysis, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to educate teams and manage non-clinical

Qualifications

• RN required with at least 5 years of clinical experience related to Core Measures or assigned patient populations.
• Experience with performance improvement concepts and CORE Measure indicators is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to develop and monitor an outcomes-based reporting system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor outcomes-based reporting for high-risk diagnoses and patient groups.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to improve performance and regulatory reporting.
• Lead data abstraction and audit processes to ensure accuracy of core measures.

Skills

RN

Outcomes management

Performance improvement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

Tools

PDSA

Lean Six Sigma

Regulatory reporting

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper Norcross Health operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not‑for‑profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

• An Outcomes Manager is an RN with at least 5 years; clinical experience related to patient population(s) of specification.
• Strong analytical skills necessary to develop, implement, and monitor an outcome-based reporting system for high-risk diagnoses, patient groups, physicians, and specific care processes.
• Prefer experience with performance improvement.
• Must possess effective communication skills, diplomacy and ability to work with all disciplines and levels.
• Responsible for preparing quality reports related to the care of specific patient population for hospital clinical departments and for regulatory bodies in collaboration with members of theinterdisciplinary care team.
• Produces data reports related to specific patient populations for hospital clinical departments and for regulatory bodies in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Required to have basic knowledge of quality control procedures and practices within a hospital environment.
• Must have knowledge of data collection techniques, performance improvement methods and tools (e.g., Rapid Cycle PDSA, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
• Must have knowledge and understanding of clinical pathways or guidelines.
• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements and standards is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to write reports containing technical information.
• Ability to develop and present education programs and/or workshops, project management skills.
• Team building and leadership skills. Ability to oversee the work of non-clinical data abstractors, and to assist with their education regarding core measures data abstraction.
• Time management and organizational skill with the ability to multitask unrelated activities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Experience Required

• 5 years recent clinical experience relating to Core Measures or assigned patient population(s) to be overseen.
• Prefer experience with performance improvement concepts and/or CORE Measure indicators.

Education Requirements

RN required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

Current New Jersey RN licensure required, with the following exception:

For 100% remote RNs, they must hold current RN licensure in the state of their primary residence.

Current RN certification preferred, especially CPHQ.

Special Requirements

Strong analytical skills necessary to develop, implement, and monitor clinical pathways, guidelines, protocols, best practice standards and to develop an outcomes-based reporting system for high-risk diagnoses, patient groups, physicians, and specific care processes.

Must possess effective communication skills, diplomacy and ability to work well with all disciplines and levels.