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Position Summary:
The Quality Assurance and Improvement (QA/QI) Nurse Manager monitors and supports the provision of high quality, equitable, comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare by the New Jersey Family Planning League’s (NJFPL) grant funded network of providers across the State of NJ. This position will work with the Clinical Services Director to manage the clinical aspects of a provider network of family planning and services healthcare agencies. The QA/QI Nurse Manager is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with current clinical guidelines, Federal Title X (10) and NJ State Department of Health requirements, monitoring services and outcomes using data and observation and identifying areas for improvement and collaborating with healthcare providers to improve and enhance the quality of care.
Essential Functions:
- Review and analyze data, to identify trends in sexual and reproductive health.
- Develop and implement quality improvement (QI) initiatives based on data analysis to enhance sexual and reproductive health outcomes.
- Provide technical assistance to agencies under the Clinical Services Director’s guidance to ensure high quality sexual and reproductive health services are provided.
- Conduct health center site visits for quality assurance and improvement while supporting the clinical needs of the agencies.
- Perform comprehensive program reviews to monitor compliance with federal Title X, state and organizational regulations, draft written reports and follow up on performance issues.
- Prepare detailed reports on program compliance, sexual and reproductive health trends, and QI initiatives for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in regular meetings and contribute to discussions on quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
- Incorporate a health equity lens into all QA/QI activities to ensure equitable treatment and care outcomes.
- Identify and address disparities in sexual and reproductive health treatment and prevention efforts among different patient populations.
Education, Skills, and Experience:
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited university required.
- Active RN license in New Jersey.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, with at least 2 years in quality assurance/quality improvement role.
- Ability to develop plans and execute a project from inception through goal by creating and communicating clear steps and timeline.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective at collaborating with others to reach common goals and objectives.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills needed; strong organizational ability required.
- Proficiency in data analysis software and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Full Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
Work Schedule and Time Commitment
- Flexible Schedule – NJFPL maintains a flexible schedule. Employees work a minimum of seven (7) hours per day with a thirty (30) minute lunch period.
- Hybrid Work Environment – NJFPL maintains a hybrid work environment. Employees must work in the NJFPL office a minimum of 3 days a week and may work in a remote capacity the remaining 2 days per week. Employees may elect to work in the office up to 5 days a week.
- Flexible hours and schedule must be coordinated with your supervisor and are subject to change based on business needs.
- Travel within the State is required once per month. This position requires the employee to have access to transportation for in-state travel. Out-of-state travel to training or conferences is expected once annually. Work-related travel expenses are covered by NJFPL.
Compensation & Benefits:
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000, depending on experience.
Reports to: Clinical Service Director
Benefits: We offer generous benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, including partial premium coverage for dependents. Retirement 401k with employer contribution after 1 year. Twelve (12) paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave policies, and parental leave.
NJFPL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction or current employment status.
NJFPL is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We aim to build a diverse team that represents New Jersey’s citizens and the reproductive justice community. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
NJFPL is currently operating under a hybrid in-office/remote work approach. All employees are expected to work from our office in Newark, NJ three days per week. If hired, NJFPL requires all employees to be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter describing their interest in and fit for the position to info@njfpl.org with the subject line: Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Nurse Manager in the subject line
Those selected for advancement will be notified and invited to participate in the interview process. Finalists will be asked to provide 3 references.
