• Job Description

  Req#: 67104

  Overview

  Atlantic Health System is seeking a full-time Quality and Patient Safety Project Manager for the Quality & Patient Safety Department at Morristown Medical Center.

  Responsibilities

  Essential Function/Responsibilities:

  The Quality and Safety Project Manager will support the Atlantic Health System's approach to evidence-based care and clinical excellence by using the techniques of system design, reengineering, project management, patient safety, quality improvement, outcomes measurement, and statistical analysis to increase compliance rates as measured by nationally standardized benchmarks and definitions and corporate requirements. This includes: project management, training, data management, and activities to support regulatory compliance.

  • • Project Management: Facilitates/assists with quality improvement projects for teams and/or departments as assigned. Engages in activities to identify potential patient safety risks and initiatives to improve patient safety.
    • Training: Provides in-service training in patient safety principles/practices, quality management, performance improvement techniques and organizational operating procedure standards. Participates in Shared Governance Councils, Hospital Quality/Patient Safety meetings providing guidance and instruction in Pl Techniques
    • Data Management: Collects, compiles, analyzes and reports quality data. Monitors effectiveness and adherence with corrective action plans and reports findings to the Director of Quality and Patient Safety or designed.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Participates in activities to monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory standards such as Joint Commission, State Department of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, payers and other agencies. Provides support during accreditation/regulatory surveys.

  Qualifications

  Requirements:

  • Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task various responsibilities

  Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health Related Field required.

  License/Certifications:

  • Current NJ Registered Nurse License required.

  Relevant Experience:

  • 3 years experience in quality improvement or project management within a healthcare setting preferred
  • Experience leading and facilitating project teams
  • 3-5 years of clinical experience within an acute care hospital (preferred)

  About Us

  Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune’s “Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For” list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees.

  EEO Statement

  Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

• About the company

  Atlantic Health System's hospitals and outpatient centers are on the forefront of medicine and continually set standards for quality health care.

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