Quality Coordinator Req #: 0000166376
Category: Nursing
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Behavioral Health
Department: Quality Resource Services
Location: Saint Barnabas Behavioral, 1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Quality Coordinator for the Quality Resource Services department at the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center.

The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center (with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services) constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders. As an integrated healthcare system with an outstanding national reputation, we re proud to offer nursing opportunities on a scale few healthcare systems can match!

We welcome you to come and be part of a team that offers professional growth opportunities, as well as a working culture that places a high value on teamwork and relationship-building. Our Registered Nurses assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for psychiatric patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act for the State of New Jersey and the policies and procedures of the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Registered Nurse will demonstrate Barnabas Health's philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

Required:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursingMinimum of 5 years clinical experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

BLS certificationActive New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Preferred:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing or relevant field of studyPrior experience with PI and data collection/analysisClinical experience in a behavioral health setting

Scheduling Requirements:

Day shift, Per Diem

Essential Functions:

The Quality Coordinator will assist in developing an organizational culture of quality care and performance improvementUtilizes a variety of data reports to measure, analyze and improve clinical quality and outcomesPerforms chart audits, workflow analysis and other activities to measure and monitor clinical qualityWill assess, recommend, implement and monitor appropriate measures to track performance and identify areas of opportunity to facilitate improvement teams and provide education to staff based on identified needsAssist medical staff through the Peer Review process and actively supports National Patient Safety Goals and High Reliability initiatives within the organizationAssist with monitoring accreditation and regulatory standards and participates in hospital surveys

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer