Manager, Cardiology, Cardiac Quality & Data Registries, Full Time Days, 8a - 4p, Atlantic Health, Morristown Medical Center

Key Responsibilities:

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Lead/coordinate cardiac quality improvement (QI) initiatives aligned with organizational strategic priorities and national benchmarks
• Monitor and report measures, registry outcomes, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices
• Support readiness for regulatory and accreditation surveys (Joint Commission, CMS, state agencies)

Data Registry Management

• Oversee submission and validation of clinical registry data (e.g., NCDR CathPCI, EP, STS, or equivalent)
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in compliance with registry standards
• Establish data auditing processes and corrective action plans as needed
• Serve as the subject matter expert for registry definitions, abstraction, and reporting

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze data trends and benchmark performance against national standards
• Develop dashboards and reports for leadership, medical staff, and quality committees
• Translate data into actionable insights to improve patient outcomes, reduce variation, and optimize care delivery

Leadership & Program Development

• Supervise registry abstractors and quality staff as applicable
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
• Partner with IT, informatics, and clinical leadership to enhance data systems and workflows
• Support program certifications (e.g., Cath Lab Certification, Heart Failure, TAVR)

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field required
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse highly preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in healthcare quality, data abstraction, or registry management
• Experience with cardiovascular or specialty registries strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA cycles)