Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Program Coordinator in NEWARK, New Jersey
Program CoordinatorReq #:0000151663
Category:Professional / Management
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department:Quality Resource Services
Location:
Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027
Job Title:Program Coordinator
Location:Newark Beth Israel
Req#:0000151663
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Department name:Quality Resource Services
Job Overview:
The Performance Improvement Project Manager will lead, facilitate, manage, and support cross functional teams charged with (re)designing processed critical to improving access, patient throughput, quality, and provider/colleague satisfaction. Partnering with physician, nurse, and administrative leaders, the Project Manager is responsible for system level improvements from process development/design and test through the setting of performance metrics, implementation and monitoring.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor s Degree in Business
Quality, Engineering or other related functional area required
MBA or Masters in Engineering highly desirable, or equivalent industry training and experience.
Performance Improvement Leadership certification or similar certification preferred
4+ Years performance improvement project manager experience
Experience with system level healthcare improvement initiatives
Excellent analytical skills
Exceptional skills with Microsoft Office applications (including access)
Strong proven leadership, project management, and execution skills - Superb communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated change agent, self-starter and team player
Able to work independently and handle multiple priorities
Capable of leading the charge (sometimes from behind) and thinking "out of the box".
Comfortable challenging the status quo while able to work diplomatically to keep stakeholders engaged
Able to persuade others and gain commitment
Understands context of assignments and tasks and able to be flexible and adaptable to changing roles & priorities
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Scheduling Requirements:
8:00 5:00
Days
Full-Time
Essential Functions:
Supervises Safety Advocate staff including hiring, firing and evaluating their performance. Develop the role of safety advocate position to include patient engagement support in addition to supporting the safety initiatives and safety coach development
Supports the overall Safety Together initiative through preparing scripts for Rounding to Influence, participating in Daily Safety Huddle and taking notes when required, assisting with safety training for new employees, chairing the local Safety Implementation Team, coordinating spirit events, and other duties as assigned
Represents NBIMC and CHoNJ through participation in system level committees and initiatives around patient engagement and the journey to a high reliability organization
Collects data relevant to the safety coach program, analyzes and prepares reports for all levels of the organization. Uses data to drive performance improvement of the safety coach program. Manages patient engagement data including HCAPHS reporting, patient relations complaints and grievances in the event reporting system and providing training to managers and department related to the data/metrics and tools/tactics to address performance improvement. Ensures that practice around complaint and grievance management meets regulatory requirements and act
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
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 the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer