Improvement Coordinator, Quality Resource Services, Trinitas, Elizabeth, NJ

Performance Improvement Coordinator, Quality Resource Services, Trinitas, Elizabeth, NJ

Req #:

Category:
Quality / Patient Safety

Status:
Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility:
Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department:
Quality Resource Services

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

Location:

225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title:

Performance Improvement Coordinator

Location:

WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name:
Quality Resource Services

Req #:

Status:
Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ - $ 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.

In this role, you will coordinate performance improvement activities according to the Trinitas Hospital Performance Improvement Plan. Some of the core competencies and responsibilities include:
Implementing PI activities according to the PDCA cycle, educating and coaching staff, manager and physicians in its use. Serves as the Performance Improvement representative at assigned Medical Staff Departments meetings during PI discussion and prepares the PI agenda. Oversees mortality review process for assigned Medical Staff departments. Maintains a Performance Improvement trend for credentialing purposes for assigned Medical Staff departments.

Monitors and facilitates action plans for PI initiatives and oversees the maintenance of Clinical Departments/ Nursing Units report cards. Guides assigned Clinical Departments/ Nursing Units and Medical Staff departments in identifying PI Priorities based on Trinitas Hospital's Strategic PI Priorities. Facilitates or assists teams such as Survey Readiness Teams, Core measures teams, etc. Serves as chair or member of assigned Survey Readiness Teams.

Investigates and reviews medical records for PI Initiatives at the direction of the Director of PI. Assists the Director of PI and the hospital team in preparation, coordination and response to accreditation and regulator agency visits or surveys. Keeps the Director of PI informed of all important quality issues under investigation and all committee or work group processes which may impact others in the organization.

• A Bachelors Degree in Health required; a Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• A New Jersey RN License with a minimum of three (3) years of bedside experience is preferred.
• In lieu of an RN License, LPNs with related hospital experience will be considered.
• A minimum of two (2) years of Quality Management / Performance Improvement is highly desired.
• Computer literacy and experience with quality reporting software is required.

• Implements PI activities according to the PDCA cycle, educating and coaching staff, managers and physicians in its use.
• Serves as the Performance Improvement representative at assigned Medical Staff Departments meetings during PI discussion and prepares the PI agenda.
• Oversees the mortality review process for assigned Medical Staff departments.
• Maintains a Performance Improvement trend for credentialing purposes for assigned Medical Staff departments.
• Monitors and facilitates action plans for PI initiatives and oversees the maintenance of Clinical Departments/ Nursing Units report cards.
• Guides assigned Clinical Departments/ Nursing Units and Medical Staff departments in identifying PI priorities based on Trinitas Hospital's strategic PI Priorities.
• Facilitates or assists teams such as Survey Readiness Teams, Core measures teams, etc.
• Serves as chair or member of assigned Survey Readiness Teams.
• Investigates and reviews medical records for PI Initiatives at the direction of the Director of PI.
• Other Quality and PI related duties to support strategic action plans may be required.

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

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000, following the consolidation of St.…