QUALITY CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALIST

White Plains Hospital Inc; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Inc. seeks a Quality Cardiovascular Specialist to assess and advance cardiac quality and performance-improvement initiatives across the cardiovascular program.

You will abstract cardiac quality measures from records, partner with Cardiac Care Services, lead improvement projects, and educate staff on evidence-based practices while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field required; RN candidates must have a BSN.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as RN, NP, PA, RT, RVT, or RCIS.
• Experience in data abstraction for registries (CathPCI, ACTION, NSTEMI, ICD, TVT, LAAO, PVI, SCPC-CP, Afib Ablation, STEMI, NYS DOH, STS).
• Cardiac vascular nursing certification (CV-BC or CVRN) within 3 years of start date.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstract cardiac quality measures from medical records for internal and external registries.
• Collaborate with Cardiac Care Services to improve performance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead performance improvement activities to achieve cardiac metrics.
• Educate and support staff on quality issues and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain data entry and data quality across programs.
• Assist with developing education for clinical staff and community.

Skills

Clinical experience

Data abstraction

Registry knowledge

Cardiac program collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field

Master’s degree preferred

RN with BSN if applicable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

QUALITY CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALIST### QUALITY CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTApply: Hybrid: 158 Maple Ave (Winslow Hall): Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR234635**City/State:**White Plains, New York**Department:**Quality Assurance\\_1**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**8 AM-4 PM**Hours Per Pay Period:**75**Pay Rate/Range:**0Position SummaryThe Quality Cardiovascular Specialist assesses, recommends and assists with implementing quality and clinicalperformance improvement processes related to the Cardiovascular program. This position will provide clinical expertiseand support to all the departments involved in cardiovascular programs by assisting with applying performanceimprovement methodologies and facilitating plans for improvement.Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.2. Acts as a resource and collaborates with the Cardiac Care services for performance improvement, regulatorycompliance and the nationally endorsed hospital quality measures.3. Collaborates with Cardiac Care Services to grow the Cardiac Program and achieve/maintain Cardiac Certification.4. Accurately abstracts cardiac quality measures and quality measures from medical records for internal and externalmeasure sets (National and State Registries, TJC, GWTG, and any additional quality programs).5. Shares data from the abstractions with those responsible for the cardiac programs and within the organizationperformance teams.6. Leads performance improvement activities to achieve cardiac metrics and goals.7. Acts as a consultant, educator, resource person and facilitator throughout the organization utilizing clinicalexpertise to enhance the WPH cardiac program.8. Remains abreast of all evidence-based and best practices as it relates to cardiac care.9. Performs/facilitates review of clinical quality of care issues through investigation, tracking, and initiation ofprovider interventions.10. Participates in the development of formal and informal education for the clinical staff and community.11. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid and reliable data entry.12. Performs all other related duties as assigned.Education & Experience Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field required. If an RN must have a BSN. Master’s Degree preferred.• 3 years clinical experience required as RN, NP, PA, RT, RVT, or RCIS credentials.• Experience in data abstraction experience in one or more of the following registries: CathPCI, ACTION,NSTEMI, ICD, TVT, LAAO, PVI, SCPC-CP, Afib Ablation, STEMI, NYS DOH, STS.• Receive Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification either CV-BC or CVRN within 3 years from start date.• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Core Competencies• Teamwork and collaboration are essential, as is the ability to work independently to complete tasks.• Excellent communication skills are required with all team members including, but not limited to, Senior Staff andAdministration, Physicians, Nurses, Clinical Staff.• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are required.• Must be able to plan and remain organized with multiple tasks due.• Demonstrates ability to work independently and remotely.Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee maybe exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through thehospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at thehospital switchboard, saved on a disc.• Ability to remain in stationary position 90% of the time.• Constantly utilizes/operates computer to access information.• Able to communicate/ teach physicians and other hospital employees quality issues, best practices, and regulatoryrequirements.Primary Population ServedCheck appropriate box(s) below:☐Neonatal (birth – 28 days) ☐Patients with exceptional communication needs☐Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) ☐Patients with developmental delays☐Pediatric (1 – 12 years) ☐Patients at end of life☐Adolescent (13 – 17 years) ☐Patients under isolation precautions☐Adult (18 – 64 years) ☐Patients with cultural needs☐Geriatric (> 65 years) ☐All populations☐Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities ☒ Non-patient care populationThe responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needsof White Plains Hospital.White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.### About UsWhite Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.