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07/22/10 Performance Improvement Coordinator Christ Hospital
07/01/10 Performance Improvement Coordinator CTL Consulting, LLC
07/01/10 Quality Improvement/Outcomes Manager (RN) New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company
06/08/10 Coordinator, Clinical Quality Improvement St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
05/19/10 Chief of Clinical Services Physicians' Practice Enhancement
05/04/10 Quality Management Liaison Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Performance Improvement Coordinator
Christ Hospital

Introduction:

The role of the Performance Improvement Coordinator is vital to the organization's meeting and exceeding regulatory and internal requirements. The candidate must be a team player and have the ability to work in an evr changing enviornment.
Job Description:
The Coordinator - Performance Improvement is responsible for facilitation of continuous performance improvement throughout the organization, and serves as a resource for planning, implementation and evaluation of various projects and initiatives. The position is responsible for valid and reliable data abstraction, trending and statistical analysis of data, report preparation and presentation, team facilitation, assist in clinical program development/oversight, PI education and facilitation of information flow throughout the organization.
Required Qualifications:
Qualifications:
  • RN, BSN/BS in health related field required;
  • 2+ years of strong, multi-faceted clinical background in acute hospital care.
  • Performance Improvement experience in acute care
  • Knowledge of CMS/JC and DOH regulations
  • Strong writing and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of strong, multi-faceted clinical background in acute hospital care.
Education Qualifications:
MSN/MS/MPA in health related field, preferred Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential preferred.
Compensation/Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary
Instructions for Resume Submission:
For immediate consideration please forward a resume to:

Christ Hospital, Employment Services E-mail: jderonceray@christhospital.org www.christhospital.org click on “Careers”


Performance Improvement Coordinator
CTL Consulting, LLC

Introduction:

Whether Executive, Director, Manager, or Advanced Practice Professionals, CTL Consulting, LLC provides clients an unequaled level of service and results. CTL Consulting represents healthcare providers nationwide with proven success in rural and community hospitals, as well as large academic medical centers.
Job Description:
Position Details: Coordinate this facility’s Performance Improvement activities, working directly with all levels of the organization. The position reports to the Director of Quality, whose management style is collaborative and team oriented, as well as encourages autonomy. Work where continued education and participation in professional organizations is encouraged and supported.
  • Registered nurse required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of two years in a role involving quality/regulatory; works well autonomously
  • Salary in the $80,000 range, commensurate with experience and education, plus excellent benefits Hospital Details: This 100-plus bed, well-respected hospital is part of a multi-hospital, not-for-profit, financially sound healthcare system.

Location Details: Located in Maryland, conveniently near a major metropolitan area, where there is something for everyone. Enjoy professional sports, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, numerous restaurants, and a variety of outdoor activities.

Instructions for Resume Submission:
Please email resumes to dnord@ctlrecruitment.com

Debbie Nord
dnord@ctlrecruitment.com
(866) 334-1069, extension 13
Fax (866) 277-3441


Quality Improvement/Outcomes Manager (RN)
New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company

Introduction:

New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company (NJM), a leading NJ Workers' Compensation and Property and Casualty insurance company, has an immediate need for a Quality Improvement/Outcomes Manager. (NJM's official title is Coordinator, Quality Improvement/Outcomes). Reporting directly to the Medical Director, and based in West Trenton, NJ, this person will bring their quality improvement and outcome measurement skills to this newly created position. This is an opportune time for the experienced candidate to develop this role to its full potential, so outcome measurement experience is an absolute must in this position!

Job Description:

This person will be responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of the medical care that is provided to NJM’s WC/PIP claimants by establishing and maintaining policies and procedures and developing programs to monitor outcomes. Responsibilities include:

  • Supervise the collection and review of hospital and physician records for quality issues, identify circumstances falling outside established parameters, and refer to Medical Director when indicated.

  • Develop and implement a program to measure medical outcomes, report findings to the CQI Committee and execute resulting projects and activities.

  • Participate in all aspects of the CQI Program and monitors the quality of care rendered to WC and PIP claimants.

  • Evaluate the medical review process and recommend process improvements.

  • Prepare quarterly reports for the CQI Committee.

  • Analyze and report significant utilization trends, patterns, and impact to applicable departments.

  • Complete focused reviews on specific areas identified by the Credentialing Committee and the CQI Committee and present recommendations after consulting with the Medical Director.

  • Follow through on recommendations of the CQI Committee including but not limited to preparation of “educational letters" to providers in the MCO and Procura network.

  • Facilitate education training for claims, medical and legal issues related to utilization and quality care.

Required Qualifications:

Qualifications include:

  • Current RN License issued by the State of New Jersey.

  • Specific knowledge of Quality Review and Utilization Management.

  • At least 5 years experience in utilization review, quality improvement and outcome measurement, preferably in an insurance industry or hospital setting.

  • Excellent clinical knowledge; knowledge of disease and injury pathology.

  • Basic knowledge of New Jersey Workers’ Compensation and NJ State Auto Insurance Law required.

  • FAIHQ, CHCQM, Certification by McKesson Health Solutions as Certified Professional Utilization Reviewer (CPUR) or equivalent certification preferred.

  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and Excel required and experience utilizing an automated claim processing system preferred.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with employees at all levels and across organizational units.

  • Ability to work as a team and independently.

  • Solid organizational skills, able to be innovative, multi-task, and detail oriented.

  • Strong analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.

Education Qualifications:

Current RN license

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Interested candidates, please forward your resume to: resume@NJM.com for consideration.

Please use job code: OMBR and indicate your understanding of 'outcome measurement', since this is key in this role. EOE


Coordinator, Clinical Quality Improvement
St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network

Introduction:
St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, located in the Lehigh Valley region of Eastern PA, consists of four hospitals, a physicians network, visiting nurse association and pharmacy/durable medical goods provider. 7,000+ employees strong, we recently broke ground on our new Riverside campus, located just off of Rt. 78, five miles from the New Jersey border.
Job Description:
The Coordinator of Clinical Quality Improvement plays a key role in the coordination of organizational performance improvement activities. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the continuous improvement process, including CMS, JCAHO, and IHI requirements relating to performance improvement. This position interacts with all levels of the organization. Consults with data, clinical and operational leaders to identify performance improvement opportunities related to financial management, clinical care, patient safety, customer service and workforce vitality. Utilizes critical thinking and decisive judgment to enhance clinical processes and patient outcomes. CPHQ certification will be required within one year post-hire.
Required Qualifications:
Requirements include:
  • Critical thinking and decisive judgement, excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Working knowledge in statistics/biostatistics. Strong knowledge of PDSA methodology, Root Cause Analysis and FMECA.
  • Proficient in use of PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Microsoft Word. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or other healthcare related field required.
  • MSN degree preferred.
  • 5 years clinical care experience.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Current CPHQ certification is a plus.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Sitting for up to 7 hours per day, 2 hours at a time.
  • Frequently uses fingers for typing, data entry, etc.
  • Frequent use of hands.
  • Extensively uses mouse as a computer entry device.
  • Uses upper extremities to lift up to 10 pounds. Rarely stoops, bends, or reaches above shoulder level.
  • Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.
  • Seeing as it relates to general vision, peripheral vision and near vision.
  • As of May 1, 2010, St. Luke’s will be screening for nicotine as part of the pre-hire physical. 
  • Applicants who test positive will not be offered employment. 
  • Applicants who test positive may re-apply in six months.
Education Qualifications:
BSN degree.

Compensation/Benefits:

Excellent package including free health insurance for employee and eligible dependents.
Instructions for Resume Submission:
Please send resumes in word format to: Sharon Scheirer at scheirs@slhn.org.

Chief of Clinical Services
Physicians' Practice Enhancement

Introduction:

Physicians’ Practice Enhancement (PPE), located at 66 West Gilbert Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701, was founded in 1994. PPE has expanded to include urban, suburban, teaching, and non-teaching emergency departments (ED), Hospitalist and Intensivist programs, house physician programs, physical therapy practices, occupational medicine programs, internal medicine practice, urgent care centers and behavioral health services. PPE provides contracted management services in NY, NJ and Pennsylvania.

Job Description:

PPE is looking for a Chief of Clinical Services reporting directly to the President/CEO to:

  • Provide professional oversight for medical directors in each practice: oPI and Quality oGuidance for continuous regulatory readiness oLeadership Education

  • Collaborate with COO/CNO and other client management individuals in identifying & implementing innovative models & best practices with an emphasis on quality of care, service improvements & cost reduction

  • Build trust with the hospital administration through successful goal oriented accomplishments and visibility.

  • Ensure policies, practices, & procedures comply w/ administrative, legal & regulatory requirements.

  • Provide oversight to: oClinical services staff oCoding and documentation staff

  • Assure successful implementation of organizational strategies such as Hospital Efficiency, Work Place Safety, Supply Cost Initiative, Patient satisfaction.

  • Assists in the development of departmental standards as identified by regulatory agencies, including policies & procedures

  • Develop services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service, high standards of quality & innovation.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years progressive healthcare management experience

  • Experience working in teams of diverse health care disciplines is required.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to tactfully direct the efforts of diverse groups of health professionals towards performance improvement and risk reduction activities.

  • The ability to interpret and implement requirements of regulatory agencies

  • Expertise to ensure the quality of documentation and coding information

  • RN with advanced degree

Preferred Qualifications:

(CPHQ) certificate or CPHRM desired

Education Qualifications:

RN with advanced degree

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Send resumes to: malcott@ppenet.com or by fax to 732-212-0704


Quality Management Liaison
Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Introduction:

In this role, you will perform data abstraction related to the National Hospital Quality Measures (core mesures) following specific guidelines. You will also work closely with Medical and Nursing management regarding variances in core measures.

Required Qualifications:

NJ RN or LPN license and a minimum of 3 years experience. Familiarity with with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards. Knowledge of computer data management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Quality improvement and core measures abstraction experience preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply online at www.trinitashospital.org

Requisition #2866.