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Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator

CompanyUniversity Hospital, Newark NJ
LocationNewark
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 31, 2026
About The Company
University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Located on a sixty-three acre campus, University Hospital is a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties. University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be awarded Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for Heart Failure and Stroke. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hospital maintains 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and pediatrics. As part of our mission to serve the residents of Newark and surrounding communities, University Hospital is also proud to be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the School of Health Related Professions, and the Rutgers School of Nursing.
About the Role

Overview

About the Role

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating the performance improvement (PI) program for the Division of Trauma. Responsible for maintenance of compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (American College of Surgeons, -Committee on Trauma and the NJ Department of Health and Senior Service). Assists trauma leadership in identifying actual or potential system/process/product issues which must be addressed.

 

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Manage and evaluate the Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) program
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with ACS‑COT and NJDOH regulatory standards
  • Partner with trauma leadership to identify and address system and process improvement opportunities

 

 

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  • Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of New Jersey required
  • Master’s degree in a health‑related field preferred
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing experience, including recent experience in performance improvement and quality assurance
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong proficiency with computers and related systems

 

What We Offer

  • 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 NS/04S-Min $101,168/Max $151,754 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.

 

Apply Today

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.

 

Key Skills
Performance ImprovementQuality AssuranceRegulatory ComplianceTrauma CareNursingProgram ManagementEvaluationProcess ImprovementSystems AnalysisCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsComputer Proficiency
Categories
HealthcareManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Medical InsurancePrescription Drug CoverageDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsurancePension PlanPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Manage, coordinate, and evaluate the Trauma Division’s performance improvement program while maintaining compliance with applicable ACS-COT and New Jersey Department of Health requirements. Work with trauma leadership to identify and address actual or potential issues and opportunities to improve systems, processes, and products.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$101,168 - $151,754
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
2039
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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