QAPI Coordinator, QIP

About the Role

The QAPI Coordinator supports and oversees quality and performance improvement initiatives under the guidance of hospital quality leadership. This role ensures alignment between departmental improvement efforts and the hospital-wide quality program, fostering transparency, effective reporting, and clear communication among staff, executives, and the Board. The coordinator also ensures compliance with CMS and other regulatory standards, analyzes quality metrics, and facilitates targeted improvement strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinates quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives under the guidance of hospital quality leadership.
• Ensures alignment between departmental improvement efforts and the hospital-wide quality program.
• Promotes transparency and facilitates effective reporting and communication among staff, executives, and the Board.
• Maintains compliance with CMS standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Analyzes quality metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Leads and supports performance improvement projects to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

• Active RN license to practice in New Jersey and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience, including at least two (2) years in quality and performance improvement
• Strong knowledge of quality and safety methodologies
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong project management and customer service abilities
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Lean methodology training preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is PS-34S: $106,366.00 - $128,859.00 - $153,944.00  per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.