Quality Coordinator (RN) Cardiac Cath Lab

RWJBarnabas Health•Newark, NJ

57d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate Quality Advisor who is excited about making a difference in patient safety outcomes. We invite you to join our dynamic team of mission-driven innovators who embrace challenges to promote the highest level of standards in quality. As the Cardiac Cath Lab Quality Advisor, you will work closely with a diverse group of medical professionals acting as a liaison to the medical staff peer review committee. With a keen eye for details, you will perform chart reviews for cases involving but not limited to mortality and morbidity, hospital acquired conditions and patient safety indicators. Your proactive approach will support hospital-wide initiatives for regulatory and accreditation processes to continuously improve our operations. With your expertise, you will develop and implement effective quality strategies, provide guidance to our Cardiac team members and champion best practices throughout the organization.

Requirements

Licensed RN in the State of New Jersey
Minimum of 2 years of hospital nursing experience in Cardiac, Vascular, Cardiac Non-Invasive Quality Programs
Experienced with Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft products
Knowledge of Epic EMR program
Graduate from an accredited NLN Nursing Program
Active NJ RN licensure or Compact state licensure with ability to practice in NJ

Nice To Haves

Experience with EKG and familiarity with NCDR preferred
CPHQ preferred
Quality and Safety experience preferred

Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in reviewing all patients with high-end devices and provides quality review.
Leads and participates in process improvement for the program(s) and for the quality of clinical outcomes.
Maintain database(s) of patients, outcome, and complications and submit them to the national registry as required.
Provide comprehensive guidance on the appropriate use of temporary devices enabling staff to deliver safe and positive patient outcomes.
Maintains files, minutes, and quality presentations in accordance with any regulatory requirements.
Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
Integrates research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure.
Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
Assists the critical care educator in developing programs to meet continuing education needs.