Category: Professional / Management
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Quality Resource Services
Location: 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Job Title: Manager
Location: Williamson Street
Department Name: Quality Resource Services
Req #: 0000206693
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $94,000.00 - $120,000.00 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.
Job Overview:
The Manager utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree/Matriculation required in health care related field3 years' experience in quality or 5 years' experience in a leadership role with responsibilities for quality, accreditation and regulatory complianceExperience of leading teams through process improvement and change initiativesIn-depth knowledge of evidence-based practice, performance improvement and patient safety conceptsAbility to motivate and sustain interest in improving patient safety and clinical qualityIn-depth knowledge of nursing operations, professional practice models and standards, and regulatory standardsSignificant experience in educational program development, including curriculum and competency developmentEffective verbal and written communication presentation skillsEffective organizational, problem-solving and time management skillsStrong leadership skillsAdept with electronic medical records and reviewProven track record of working with all levels of staffProject management experienceAbility to manage several projects and processes simultaneously and meet deadlinesProficient in PowerPoint, Word, internet literature searches, use of audiovisual equipment and development of multimedia educational program developmentEssential Functions:
Assist in the communication and coordination of clinical services initiativesAssist in EMR chart reviews with medical assistants to identify potential errors in chartingCollaborates with other departments to create and maintain safe and efficient practice workflowsCreates teaching materials to support organizational needsPlays a critical role in on-board training of new clinical staffWill perform clinical skills competencies for all clinical staffMaintain electronic medical record EMR proficiencyConduct Occupation Safety and Health Administration OSHA training for staffCoordinates patient safety activities across the organization as assigned, including but not limited to, quality, compliance, and performance audits, surveillance activities, prospective risk assessments and analyses and intensive analysesConducts RCAs to investigate occurrences, identifying proximate causes, developing root causes and drafting corrective action plans for discussion with key stakeholdersServes as a change agent, develops, coaches and facilitates complex process optimization projects as assigned, in order to achieve measurable progress to achieve strategic prioritiesProvides thought leadership and recommendations for improving workflows, team structures and system configurationsRounds with staff and leaders in continual pursuit of patient safety improvement opportunitiesEstablishes and maintains the objectives and strategy for quality and patient safety professionals and team members in order to effectively contribute to executing the overarching CSH strategic planParticipates in reporting and communication of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, quality and patient safety awareness and safety culture survey administrationCoordinates tracking and reporting of clinical outcomes of assigned clinical indicators and quality improvement initiatives e,g, National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators and other registries and databasesFacilitates communications between nursing staff, leadership, and shared governance councils to explore solutions and select the best alternatives for evidence-based clinical practicesServes as a member of the Nursing Executive Committee providing stratine of existing and new processes and recommends solutions and improvements as they affect accreditation and/or regulatory requirementsServes as a resource for leaders and staff on patient safety and quality improvement activities, education and use of patient safety and high reliability toolsDirects the implementation of programs by evaluating the quality of services provided through gap analyses, process improvement activities, event reporting, patient safety standards, etc., review of reports e,gPress Ganey, Joint Commission surveys, Sentinel Event reports, satisfaction surveys, etc., and risk assessmentsFosters the use of systematic evaluative research data with regard to process and performance improvement to facilitate the implementation of evidence-based practice across the organizationIdentifies and assists staff across the organization in finding opportunities to improve patient care workflow, work processes and quality, and then works collaboratively to implement and monitor improvementsParticipates and coordinates in High Reliability activities as directed, including, but not limited to overseeing the Safety Coach program and mentoring Safety Coaches in their role, the development and implementation of unit-based safety huddles, error prevention tool refresh, among othersOversees the planning and implementation of internal quality fairs and submission of abstracts to external quality and safety conferencesDemonstrates effective leadership skills including systems thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving, goal-setting, decision-making, delegation, strategic planning, project management, coaching and mentoringEvaluates own practice in relation to professional practice standards, relevant statutes and regulations, maintaining continuing professional nursing competence and teaching and learning effectiveness
Benefits and Perks:
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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-classwork experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer