Quality Improvement Specialist - Patient Safety and Quality

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Quality Improvement Specialist acts in conjunction with the Regional Chief Quality & Safety Officer, HMH Vice President Clinical & Nursing Quality, HMH Patient Safety Officer and local Director of Patient Safety & Quality to provide leadership for quality & safety improvement initiatives. The Quality Improvement Specialist collaborates with HMH initiative-focused groups, clinical transformation services and quality councils to achieve transformational and sustainable outcome improvements using project/program management, process and system mapping, reliability science data driven strategies, evidence based best practices and quality improvement strategies. These components, along with knowledge and experience of front-line clinical operations, will provide structure and oversight to improve quality and patient safety. The identification, planning and execution of quality improvement and safety projects are necessary in order to deliver successful sustainable results and build a strong and sustainable culture of safety & quality for patients and team members. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Bachelor's degree in healthcare or health science. 5 years of experience in health care. Proficiency in the use of computer applications and software including Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel. Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to present to various levels within the organization. NPSF CPPS certification within one year of hire. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Master's degree and/or professional degree and certification. Performance improvement experience. Experience in statistics or clinical research. Understanding of The Joint Commission and regulatory standards. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certified Professional in Patient Safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health