QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, HEALTH SERVICES, NURSING
To land Quality Assurance Specialist, Health Services, Nursing in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
To be eligible you bring a master's degree, 4 years of relevant experience, and a professional license. The FY 2027 range lands between $91,628 and $134,900, and state payroll currently lists 5 people in the title, most of them at Veterans Affairs.
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Quality Assurance Specialist, Health Services, Nursing appears on the State payroll at 2 departments, most of them at Veterans Affairs.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Veterans Affairs | 3 |
| Department of Health | 2 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 5 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $113,615. The agencies employing the most are:
- Veterans Affairs (3)
- Health and Senior Services (2)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of a Quality Assurance Coordinator or other supervisory official in the Department of Health and Department of Veterans Affairs, conducts program or facility evaluations for quality assurance of clinical care, support and administrative services provided by funded agencies, including family health, preventative health care disease pathology, medical treatment and rehabilitation; reviews and evaluates clinical and/or medical data; participates in the planning and evaluation of health projects and initiatives; does other related duties.
Examples of work
Conducts program or facility evaluations for quality assurance of services provided by funded agencies, which may include maternal and/or child health, pediatric services, family planning, community health, and epidemiology. Evaluates clinical care practices to identify problems and provide recommendations for changes and improvements. Reviews and evaluates clinical/medical records in a health care setting. Monitors and evaluates department-funded health service grants to ensure agency compliance. Collects and analyzes health data. Provides advice and technical assistance to facility staff, practitioners and health care consumers. Reviews case records to identify appropriate referrals to specialists and access to community-based health service providers. Plans, conducts and evaluates health education programs. Schedules and conducts site visits to health care facilities to review medical services and procedures; identifies problems or areas requiring improvement. Provides consultation in the administration of health practice surveys. Participates in the planning and development of health-related projects and initiatives. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program. Represents the program at meetings and taskforces. Participates in training programs. Prepares written reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Establishes and maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information equipment used in the agency, office or related unit.
Experience
Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, one (1) year of which shall have included the monitoring and evaluation of clinical records and programs in a health care setting.
License
Applicants must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of modern nursing practices. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data. Knowledge of quality assurance methods and techniques. Knowledge of public health practices. Knowledge of the methods used to evaluate clinical records. Knowledge of health program evaluation techniques. Ability to collect and analyze data. Ability evaluate health programs and facilities. Ability to monitor and evaluate health service grants. Ability to review and evaluate clinical and case records. Ability to provide technical advice, consultation and assistance. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program. Ability to prepare reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. A Master's degree in Public Health, Nursing or other field related to health care may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.