Nursing Quality Specialist | Nursing Administration |Full-Time Day Shift (25550)

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Nursing Quality Specialist.  

Job Responsibilities:

Fosters a culture embedded in Bergen New Bridge Medical Center mission and vision (AONL-Knowledge of the Health Care Environment) (NAHQ-Quality Leadership & Integration)

Collaborates with Interprofessional team to ensure excellence in quality, patient experience, and efficiency. Develops positive and productive relationships across disciplines to establish strategic partnerships to achieve shared goals (AONL-Communication & Relationship Management) (NAHQ-Quality Leadership & Integration)

Effectively articulates understanding of nursing process, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality and performance management, patient safety, continuum of care concepts, customer service and healthy work environments (AONL-Knowledge of the Health Care Environment) (NAHQ-Population Health & Care Transitions)

Identifies factors and participates in programs to promote satisfaction of patients, families and other disciplines. Stays abreast of trends and issues pertaining to nursing work environments and the Departments of Nursing strategic plan (AONL-Knowledge of the Health Care Environment) (NAHQ-Professional Engagement)

Coordination in the annual evaluation of the Nursing quality and performance improvement plan. Uses sound methodology in analyzing data, evaluating outcomes and driving excellence. Maintains clinical and functional expertise (AONL-Professionalism, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment) (NAHQ-Quality Review & Accountability)

Supports evidence-based practice by assisting nursing staff in development of process standards that are consistent with evidence-based literature, regulatory requirements, and pertinent professional nursing standards (AONL-Leader Within) (NAHQ-Regulatory & Accreditation).

Collaborates and supports the Director of Nursing Quality in the provision of education to various levels of nursing staff in the use of performance improvement methodologies applicable to nursing quality. Establishes collaborative relationships with nursing staff, leadership, medical staff, and other administrative staff (AONL-Communication & Relationship Management) (NAHQ-Performance & Process Improvement).

Collaborates with nursing leadership in the development of presentations, reports and publication of quality and safety program outcomes. Provides support for quality improvement teams including arranging meetings, providing minutes, managing project timelines, and preparing reports (AONL-Business Skills & Principles) (NAHQ-Quality Leadership & Integration) (NAHQ-Professional Engagement).

Supports the organization’s journey toward achieving and maintaining Magnet Recognition. Leading quality improvement initiatives, collecting and analyzing data, collaborating with nursing leadership to meet the empirical outcomes and standards required by the Magnet framework (AONL-Leader Within) (NAHQ-Regulatory & Accreditation).

Supports unit-based leadership by developing tools to monitor outcomes at the unit level and develop quality initiatives that reflect their specialty that achieve evidence-based practice (AONL-Professionalism, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment) (NAHQ-Health Data Analytics).

Reviews and evaluates occurrences related to nursing care reported through the electronic occurrence system related to nursing care. Assists with review and development of interdisciplinary and interdepartmental structure standards, process and outcome standards in conjunction with other nursing leadership. Participates in RCAs, FMEAs, ACAs and assists in implementation and monitoring of corrective action plan (AONL-Leader Within) (NAHQ-Patient Safety) (NAHQ-Performance & Process Improvement).

Required Qualifications:

• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in New Jersey State.
• Master's degree in nursing or in progress (completed within 2 years of hire).
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and/or Certified Professional Patient Safety (CPPS) within 2 years of hire.
• Ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion to address patient/family satisfaction and quality indicators.
• Evidence of excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, organization, critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership skills.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association
• Three to five years of clinical experience in a specialty area, or combination of staff nurse/leadership experience in the specialty area.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range: 

$112,000 to $138,000

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.  We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.  Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.