Quality Coordinator

Job Title: Quality Coordinator

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000172007

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Department name: Quality Resource Service

Job Overview:

The Quality Coordinator for the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) will be a surgical clinical reviewer who collects and submits reliable data to the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This is accomplished through high-quality data compilation, documentation, and entry into the ACS NSQIP database of all eligible surgeries for the hospital. This will occur through precise surgical reviews and patient follow-up during the postoperative timeframe. The coordinator works closely with the members of the various surgical departments to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects, as identified. The NSQIP Coordinator works closely with the members of the Department of Surgery to identify opportunities for clinical quality/performance improvement, patient safety initiatives, and other projects as identified.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with statistical knowledge is preferred Ability to complete all training modules and pass the ACS NSQIP certification examination Clinical chart review and abstraction experience Minimum one year experience in hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research or medical records.
• Clinical chart review and abstraction experience are required.
• Build relationships and gain alignment for clinical support; articulate questions to receive an appropriate level of support from superiors and peers.
• Ability to interact with all members of the surgical team and administrative staff in a professional and courteous manner. Computer and Internet experience required - familiarity and comfort with MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word and Excel-required; PowerPoint and Access preferred).
• Database data entry and/or management experience preferred. Basic statistical knowledge preferred.
• Quality improvement or patient safety knowledge and experience preferred.

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day
• 37.5 hour work week

Essential Functions:

• Clinical Knowledge: Data collection and identification of areas for quality improvement requires clinical knowledge and understanding of patient care.
• Computer Knowledge: The ability to learn and utilize new software and web applications for data entry and report generation.
• Hospital Systems Knowledge: The ability to track down information through various sources such as medical records, surgery clinics,direct patient contact, accounts payable,
• Hospital Departmental Knowledge: The ability to identify opportunities to feedback ACS NSQIP data to relevant groups or meetings (for example: M&M, infection control, quality , and administration). Specific Job Responsibilities and Capabilities
• Data Collection and Reporting
• Identifies surgical patients for inclusion in the Program through the application of Program inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocols.
• Collects preoperative, operative, and postoperative data components for the Program through the effective utilization of the hospital medical record systems.
• Attends weekly Morbidity & Mortality conferences to ensure reliable data collection of postoperative occurrences.
• Demonstrates applicability of the methodology and the reliability of definitions utilized by reviewers within the program through Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) testing.
• Identifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process.

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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RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer