Nursing Quality Improvement Coordinator

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

About The Position

The Nursing Quality Improvement Coordinator oversees Quality Improvement activities for the Nursing Department and supports the philosophy and mission of the Medical Center and Department. Working collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team, the coordinator helps improve outcomes for patients and families. The role identifies and establishes expectations, plans and priorities, and manages the performance improvement process to ensure implementation of processes that measure, assess, and improve the performance of the division’s governance, management, clinical, and support processes. This position is on the Quality Services team at Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown. Recruitment is ongoing to build a talent pool, and applications will be reviewed when a position becomes available. The role is salaried, with a stated compensation range of $93,756–$117,195. Compensation may be influenced by factors such as location, specialty, service line, relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

Requirements

Registered Nurse currently registered and licensed in New York State.
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
Three to five years of clinical experience; minimum of three-plus years’ experience in an acute care facility.
Experience with or participation in performance improvement activities.
Comfort using Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to undergo training to use Midas and Epic, and Peak if directed by Quality Department leaders.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work well under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Critical thinking, analytical skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask.
Detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled, and sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
Ability to perform the full anatomical range of motion needed for tasks; visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment; and ability to lift 10 pounds.
Ability to withstand long periods of sitting, standing, and/or constant walking.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Superior Excel or equivalent program skills, including ability to work with large, disparate data sets and manipulate data points to inform the organization of progress toward goals.
Midas experience.
NDNQI experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee Quality Improvement activities for the Nursing Department.
Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to improve outcomes for patients and families.
Identify and establish expectations, plans, and priorities for performance improvement.
Manage the performance improvement process and ensure implementation of processes to measure, assess, and improve governance, management, clinical, and support processes.