Director Quality Improvement Initiatives (NJ)

American Heart Association What's your motivation? Opportunity. Creativity. Contribution. It's all part of working for the American Heart Association---where you can contribute professional growth with personal fulfillment. So if you're considering a rewarding career, consider the American Heart Association. We have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Improvement Director to be based out of our Robbinsville, NJ office.Responsibilities include: identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with hospitals and key stake holders with regards to quality improvement; implement our 'Get With The Guidelines' hospital based quality improvement program in area hospitals; work with hospital teams (MDs, RNs, QI staff) on quality improvement initiatives specifically with regards to heart disease and stroke; manage hospital account activities and engage the medical community with regards to the program (conduct workshops, teleconferences etc.);work with state health departments, quality improvement organizations, health plans and other agencies to ensure that our quality improvement initiatives are key priorities within their organizations.Please review the experience section below to see if you meet the qualifications for this position. Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. To apply for this position or to see other opportunities with the American Heart Association please visit www.americanheart.org/careers We no longer accept mailed, faxed or e-mailed resumes. Please apply for positions directly through our website. Only those candidates deemed most qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted to interview. EOE M/F/V/D ' Bachelor's degree in healthcare or a related field, Master's degree preferred. ' 2+ years experience in a hospital/healthcare setting (QI, RN, Case Mgmt, other clinical)' 2 years professional experience in managing and building relationships preferred.' Knowledge of public health a plus' Knowledge of heart disease and/or stroke also a plus. ' Results driven with the ability to multi task' Willing and able to travel at least 50% of the time throughout the areas of NYC, NJ and CT. Some overnight will be needed.