OB Performance Improvement Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • Johnson City, NY

3d • $34 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

UHS is excited to announce an opening for an OB Performance Specialist Coordinator supporting our Maternity, Newborn, and Nursery Service Line. This vital role helps drive excellence in patient care and strengthens the overall quality and performance of OB services across our system. The OB Performance Improvement Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the Performance Improvement/Quality Improvement and Safety programs and practices in the Maternity service line. Designs and implements methods to continuously improve clinical outcomes and compliance with evidence-based guidelines, regulations, and professional standards of care. Educates staff and physicians on PI Plan; and develops activities. Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration with Quality Management Department, Surgical Service leadership, medical staff and other interdisciplinary teams committed to patient care excellence, prevention of adverse events, and positive patient outcomes. At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts.

Requirements

• BSN or evidence of planned completion in 2 years.
• Three years clinical experience in Obstetric nursing.
• Current RN licensure in New York State
• CPR within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Previous experience related to safety and quality management principles.
• RNC-OB and or RNC-MNN

Responsibilities

• Consistently meets or exceeds expectations for a Registered Nurse when providing patient care including: the use of Nursing Process to assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement and evaluate nursing care; evidence-based practice; patient-centered care; education for patients and families; administration of medications; collaboration with the health care team, productivity and effective resources utilization; participation in Shared Governance; support of a learning environment; and professional development.
• Conducts annual education needs assessment. Gathers input from Quality Management, Nurse Managers, staff and Nursing Education and Professional Practice.
• Plans educational programming based on needs assessment, utilizing adult learning principles, which is consistent for all areas cross-site.
• Schedules educational programming at times to meet staff needs.
• Coordinates required certifications for the practice area. (i.e., BASIC Coronary Course, Fetal Monitoring, NRP).
• Develops and maintains a written progressive orientation program that incorporates the Joint Commission standards and New York State requirements along with the Competency Based Orientation Tools (CBO) and UHS Clinical Coaching guidelines.
• Coordinates and oversees orientation programs in the practice area (may be cross-site) including meeting with new employees regularly during the orientation period to evaluate progress.
• Provides progress reports to Nurse Managers.
• Facilitates, coordinates and conducts ongoing quality management and improvement activities for the practice area.
• Compiles quarterly data related to quality performance improvement indicators and submits to the Nurse Managers and Director of Nursing.
• Maintains educational records for orientation, mandatory programs, and continuing education programs and submits records to Nursing Education and Professional Practice.
• Plans and manages the annual Competency Assessment process of staff to ensure completion.
• Serves as an education consultant to nursing personnel.
• After appropriate training, functions as a Nurse Planner within the United Health Services Approved Provider Unit for Continuing Nursing Education (through the Nursing Education and Professional Practice Department).
• Participates in a minimum of one professional nursing organization.
• Participates in hospital-wide educational activities.
• Participates in the Clinical Ladder Program as knowledge and expertise develops.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.
• We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level