Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Leader

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to lead performance and patient-safety initiatives across the health system. You will collaborate with regional and clinical leaders to drive sustainable improvements using proven project management, data analysis, and evidence-based practices.

Ideal candidates hold a healthcare-related bachelor's degree with 5+ years in healthcare, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office; CPPS certification within one year is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or health science is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in health care.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication with leadership.
• NPSF CPPS certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement and safety initiatives across the health system.
• Collaborate with clinical transformation services and quality councils.
• Provide structure and oversight to sustainable quality outcomes.
• Identify, plan, and execute improvement projects with data-driven methods.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or health science

Master's degree or professional degree (preferred)

NPSF CPPS certification within 1 year

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to lead performance and patient-safety initiatives across the health system. You will collaborate with regional and clinical leaders to drive sustainable improvements using proven project management, data analysis, and evidence-based practices.

Ideal candidates hold a healthcare-related bachelor's degree with 5+ years in healthcare, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office; CPPS certification within one year is