QAPI Coordinator (Comprehensive Stroke)

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

5d • $107,696 - $155,868

About The Position

The QAPI Coordinator collaborates with the system Stroke Program Medical Director on the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of clinical care for the stroke patient population, guided by American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) guidelines. The role supports achieving and maintaining stroke certifications for the State of New Jersey and The Joint Commission. The coordinator applies in-depth knowledge of stroke care and procedures to systematically evaluate clinical care, emphasizing patient safety and improved stroke care. The role reviews and analyzes issues, identifies opportunities for improvement, recommends corrective actions, and provides ongoing monitoring. It uses a standardized approach to evaluate care-delivery processes, decrease variation, and improve outcomes.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a license to practice in New Jersey.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN.
• Five years of clinical nursing experience, including two years of experience with stroke patients.
• At least one year of critical care experience that includes caring for stroke patients, or one year of neuroscience clinical experience.
• Obtain national certification related to stroke care within 12 months of hire.
• Maintain NIHSS certification.
• Working knowledge of performance improvement and licensure and regulatory/accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated teaching skills; ability to organize, plan, and establish objectives; and ability to perform data analysis and action planning.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and present to varied audiences such as executives, clinical and nonclinical staff, patients, families, and the community.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Self-motivation and effective problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the system Stroke Program Medical Director on implementation, coordination, and evaluation of clinical care for the stroke patient population.
• Support achievement and maintenance of stroke certifications for the State of New Jersey and The Joint Commission.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of stroke care and procedures to systematically evaluate clinical care, with emphasis on patient safety and improving stroke care.
• Review and analyze issues; identify opportunities for improvement; recommend corrective actions; and provide ongoing monitoring.
• Use a standardized approach to evaluate care-delivery processes, decrease variation, and improve outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time