Quality Coordinator

RWJBarnabas Health; Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Perinatal Safety Specialist focused on patient safety and quality improvement in Women's Services. The role partners with physician and nursing leaders to strengthen safety initiatives and improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.

The specialist will lead quality efforts, monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote education and teamwork across disciplines.

Job description

Quality Coordinator

Job Title: Quality Coordinator

Location: SBC Corporation

Department: QIP

Req #: 0000260564

Status: Full-Time

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $110,150.00 - $143,195.00 per year

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Location Address: 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Quality Coordinator - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Perinatal Safety Specialists play a vital role in advancing patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical excellence across Women's Services. This role offers the opportunity to partner with physician and nursing leaders to strengthen safety initiatives, improve maternal and neonatal outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous learning and accountability. As a Perinatal Safety Specialist, you will lead quality and patient safety efforts by implementing evidence-based practices, monitoring clinical performance, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of an organization committed to innovation, teamwork, and delivering the highest standard of care for every patient and family.

• Leading and supporting patient safety and quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes across Women's Services


• Collaborating with the System Vice President of Women's Services, OB/GYN Department Chair, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient safety strategies


• Monitoring, evaluating, analyzing, and reporting clinical quality metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and progress toward organizational benchmarks


• Participating in the development of quality goals, performance improvement plans, and action strategies that align with regulatory requirements and organizational priorities


• Promoting evidence-based practice by implementing improvement strategies, measuring outcomes, and facilitating interdisciplinary quality improvement teams


• Identifying adverse events, near misses, and patient safety concerns in collaboration with clinical leaders and supporting follow-up improvement initiatives


• Facilitating safety briefings, debriefings, and team communication processes that promote effective collaboration and enhance patient safety


• Supporting regulatory readiness by ensuring compliance with applicable accreditation, regulatory, and clinical practice standards governing obstetrical care


• Coordinating and promoting educational programs, simulation training, and professional development opportunities focused on patient safety, teamwork, communication, and clinical excellence


• Communicating lessons learned from patient safety events and quality initiatives across the organization to encourage continuous improvement and shared learning

• You are passionate about improving maternal and neonatal patient safety through evidence-based quality improvement initiatives


• You enjoy collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful clinical outcomes


• You have strong project management skills and can effectively organize priorities, coordinate stakeholders, and drive initiatives to completion


• You are comfortable analyzing clinical data and translating findings into actionable improvement strategies


• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills allow you to influence change across multiple disciplines


• You thrive in environments focused on regulatory excellence, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement


• You value education, collaboration, and creating a culture of accountability and learning


• You remain organized, proactive, and solution-oriented while managing multiple priorities and organizational initiatives

To be considered for this Perinatal Safety Specialist opportunity,

You are passionate about advancing patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical excellence within Women's Services. You have earned a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Master's degree preferred), maintain a current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license, and hold a nationally recognized nursing certification. Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification is preferred. You bring five to seven years of progressively responsible clinical nursing experience in obstetrics, along with strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. Experience with quality improvement, patient safety principles, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practice is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required to support data analysis, reporting, and presentation of quality initiatives.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance


• Dental and Vision Insurance


• Retirement Plans


• Short & Long Term Disability


• Life & Accidental Death Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Wellness Programs


• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)


• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer