QUALITY CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALIST
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City/State:
White Plains, New YorkDepartment:
Quality Assurance_1Work Shift:
DayWork Days:
MON-FRIScheduled Hours:
8 AM-4 PMHours Per Pay Period:
75Pay Rate/Range:
0
Position Summary
The Quality Cardiovascular Specialist assesses, recommends and assists with implementing quality and clinical
performance improvement processes related to the Cardiovascular program. This position will provide clinical expertise
and support to all the departments involved in cardiovascular programs by assisting with applying performance
improvement methodologies and facilitating plans for improvement.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. Acts as a resource and collaborates with the Cardiac Care services for performance improvement, regulatory
compliance and the nationally endorsed hospital quality measures.
3. Collaborates with Cardiac Care Services to grow the Cardiac Program and achieve/maintain Cardiac Certification.
4. Accurately abstracts cardiac quality measures and quality measures from medical records for internal and external
measure sets (National and State Registries, TJC, GWTG, and any additional quality programs).
5. Shares data from the abstractions with those responsible for the cardiac programs and within the organization
performance teams.
6. Leads performance improvement activities to achieve cardiac metrics and goals.
7. Acts as a consultant, educator, resource person and facilitator throughout the organization utilizing clinical
expertise to enhance the WPH cardiac program.
8. Remains abreast of all evidence-based and best practices as it relates to cardiac care.
9. Performs/facilitates review of clinical quality of care issues through investigation, tracking, and initiation of
provider interventions.
10. Participates in the development of formal and informal education for the clinical staff and community.
11. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid and reliable data entry.
12. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field required. If an RN must have a BSN. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3 years clinical experience required as RN, NP, PA, RT, RVT, or RCIS credentials.
• Experience in data abstraction experience in one or more of the following registries: CathPCI, ACTION,
NSTEMI, ICD, TVT, LAAO, PVI, SCPC-CP, Afib Ablation, STEMI, NYS DOH, STS.
• Receive Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification either CV-BC or CVRN within 3 years from start date.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Core Competencies
• Teamwork and collaboration are essential, as is the ability to work independently to complete tasks.
• Excellent communication skills are required with all team members including, but not limited to, Senior Staff and
Administration, Physicians, Nurses, Clinical Staff.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are required.
• Must be able to plan and remain organized with multiple tasks due.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and remotely.
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may
be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the
hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the
hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Ability to remain in stationary position 90% of the time.
• Constantly utilizes/operates computer to access information.
• Able to communicate/ teach physicians and other hospital employees quality issues, best practices, and regulatory
requirements.
Primary Population Served
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☐Neonatal (birth – 28 days) ☐Patients with exceptional communication needs
☐Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) ☐Patients with developmental delays
☐Pediatric (1 – 12 years) ☐Patients at end of life
☐Adolescent (13 – 17 years) ☐Patients under isolation precautions
☐Adult (18 – 64 years) ☐Patients with cultural needs
☐Geriatric (> 65 years) ☐All populations
☐Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities ☒ Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs
of White Plains Hospital.
About Us
White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.
The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.
