Director of Perf Improvement

Job Title: Director of Perf Improvement

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000171643

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Department name: Qualify Resource Services

Job Overview:

Directs the hospital wide Quality, Safety and HRO initiatives. Serves as the lead and coordination efforts for our quality programs, high reliability journey, safety behaviors, and patient experience. Monitors experience scores and assists the VP and hospital leadership in the planning and implementation of tactics, methods and work plans. Identifies areas of opportunity for improvement, champions the development of policies and procedures. Assists leaders in the management and follow up of the patient/family grievance process and ensures timely responses while identifying trends; will serve as an electronic incident reporting administrator. Serves as an internal consultant in education and training for HRO behaviors and encourages employee recognition and engagement. In collaboration with leaders, mentors and grows the safety coach program. Represents NBIMC & CHoNJ as the liaison for quality and experience system meetings and strategies.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A minimum of a bachelor s degree.
• At least five years experience in nursing within the hospital setting.
• Experience with quality improvement, quality management, NJDOH patient safety reporting and HRO behaviors, CPHQ or CPPS preferred, or achieved within two years of hire.
• Master s degree preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day
• 8-5

Essential Functions:

• Business Acumen / Operational Effectiveness Assess the learning needs of agency staff in coordination with the Administrative Director based on outcomes from PI. Assist in development of policies and procedures. Assist with reviews of agency processes related to PI outcomes. Responsible for Glucometers, PI and maintenance.
• Communication Validate with yearly Mantoux for all staff. Participate in hospital committees as deemed appropriate. Responsible for Glucometers, PI and maintenance. The employee demonstrates competence in the following: As appropriate to the ages of the clients served; the ability to obtain and interrupt information in terms of the clients' needs, the clients' growth and development level and demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment needed by those clients.
• Leadership Responsible for all PI and Risk Management activities of the Agency and interface with the hospital. Oversees Utilization Review process. Manages/directs the activities of designated agency committees related to PI outcomes. In collaboration with the Assistant Business Manager, facilitates the billing process through evaluation of F.I. denial trends. Responsible for OASIS/OBQI transmission and quality indicators. Oversees Infection Control.
• People Management Interprets Home Health Policy and Philosophy to physicians, clients, community organizations and the community at large. Educate staff regarding PI activities. Responsible for the Medical Record System and associated staff.
• Personal Learning / Self-Management Operates with a high degree of autonomy and authority while working within the framework of CMMC s philosophy and policies. Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep abreast of the latest trends in hospital/department/administration services.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary 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-class work 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.

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