ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF QUALITY OUTCOMES- BONE AND JOINT

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The Assistant Director of Quality Outcomes supports Cooper University Health Care's mission by leading quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the Bone and Joint Institute. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, optimizes patient outcomes through data-driven strategies, and provides oversight of the Nurse Navigation team to promote efficient, patient-centered care. The position serves as a strategic and operational resource bridging clinical, administrative, and quality goals across the Institute.

Quality and Performance Improvement Leadership - Develops, implements, and evaluates quality and safety initiatives across the Bone and Joint Institute, utilizing data analytics to identify trends, set benchmarks, and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes. Leads multidisciplinary quality and safety committees to ensure compliance and best practices.
Operational Oversight and Compliance - Ensures adherence to all regulatory and accreditation standards (TJC, CMS, DOH, OSHA, HIPAA) within the ambulatory practice environment. Monitors risk management activities, safety events, and performance metrics to support a culture of accountability and transparency.
Team Leadership and Staff Development - Provides direct oversight to the Nurse Navigation team and other quality-focused staff. Coaches, mentors, and evaluates team members to achieve departmental goals while fostering engagement, professional growth, and high performance.
Data Management and Reporting - Oversees collection, analysis, and reporting of clinical and operational data to evaluate quality outcomes. Prepares presentations and reports for leadership, committees, and regulatory bodies, recommending evidence-based strategies for improvement.
Patient Care and Experience Optimization - Partners with providers, nurses, and administrative teams to standardize care processes, promote evidence-based practice, and enhance patient satisfaction, safety, and access to care across all service lines.
Strategic Planning and Collaboration - Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Practice & other Insititue leadership to align departmental goals with organizational priorities. Supports long-term quality improvement initiatives and integration across service lines.

Change and Communication Management - Leads proactive communication strategies to support change management, ensuring staff understanding, engagement, and alignment with institutional initiatives. Promotes effective information flow across multidisciplinary teams.

3 Years leadership required

5 years preferred

Bachelor's degree and master's Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Master's Degree
RN with state licensure
BLS/ACLS

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu