Quality Coordinator

RWJBarnabas Health

West Orange (NJ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 143,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Sp

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in West Orange, NJ is seeking a Quality Coordinator in the QIP department. This role advances maternal and neonatal safety, quality improvement, and clinical excellence across Women's Services, partnering with physician and nursing leaders to strengthen safety initiatives and drive accountable practices.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, an active NJ RN license, and a national nursing certification, with 5–7 years in obstetrics and proven leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; NJ RN license active.
National nursing certification preferred.
5–7 years obstetrics nursing experience with leadership.
Strong data analysis, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead patient safety and quality improvement initiatives across Women's Services.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams.
Monitor clinical quality metrics, identify trends, and report findings.
Develop quality goals and action plans aligned with regulatory standards.
Promote evidence-based practice and organize continuous improvement teams.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

NJ RN license

National nursing certification

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Req #: 0000260564

Category: Quality / Patient Safety

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: QIP

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

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

Job Title: Quality Coordinator

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: QIP

Req #: 0000260564

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

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

Pay Transparency

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.

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.

A typical day for a Perinatal Safety Specialist may include:

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

This Role Might Be For You If

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.