RN Senior Clinical Data Quality Specialist, Helen F. Graham Center, Newark, DE
Company: Shaker for ChristianaCare Direct
Location: Savannah
Posted on: September 20, 2024
Job Description:
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time RN Senior
Clinical Data Quality Specialist to support the Cancer Thoracic
Surgeons at the Helen F. Graham Center located in Newark, DE.This
person will lead, facilitate, and coordinate Quality Assurance and
Performance Improvement (QAPI) through the management of one or
more clinical registries within designated service line(s).They
will also serve as a quality professional leading and educating
staff on the tools and strategies needed to drive continuous
improvement. Collaborating with key stakeholders to assess and
improve quality measures.Work ScheduleMon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pmno
weekends or holidaysPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for one or more clinical registries and its
compliance with applicable external reporting criteria. -
- Performs registry lead functions or operates at the highest
level of the registry certification requirements.
- Identifies all cases that meet criteria for abstraction into
the STS registry.
- Assess appropriate inclusion/exclusion of data based on defined
data dictionary.
- Utilizes clinical expertise to abstract patient data relative
to specific cases. - Queries providers to clarify and prepare data
as needed.
- Accountable for quality and integrity of outcome data. -
Proactively identifies issues with data collection methods in order
to meet and/or exceed accreditation, regulatory, and institutional
standards. Establishes, performs and ensures quality control checks
for assigned database in conjunction with the Performance
Improvement department of CCHS.
- Identifies, understands, communicates, and meets the Harvest
schedule for the STS database.
- Keeps current on the regulatory requirements and other changes
within the registry. Communicates changes to key stakeholders
- Meets or exceeds the established timeframe to abstract
appropriate records.
- Identifies trends, concerns, opportunities in the data through
abstraction process or published reports and presents this
information to Thoracic Surgery team.
- Reconciles and resolves any discrepancies within abstracted
data. Reports findings in a timely fashion to key stakeholders.
- Provides education and guidance on the appropriate
inclusion/exclusion of data based on defined data dictionary;
Supports committees, teams, and leadership with data collection,
analysis, and identification of trends, benchmarks, and variances
in data.
- Develops and implements data validation methodologies for both
external and internal quality data.
- Develops and implements workflows to support new/expanded
registries.
- Works with members of the quality team, Service Line leadership
and Office of Quality and Patient Safety to identify and close gaps
in care
- Prepares routine and ad hoc reports that present data in an
understandable and actionable format to support strategic
initiatives. Provides teaching and counseling to select patients
and families.
- Performs concise case reviews on adverse outcomes (defined
within the clinical registry) and prepares Event Reports, as
applicable.
- Collaborates in the review of educational materials.
- Monitors and manages performance improvement trends and
opportunities from accountability reports and ensures
follow-through. Maintains a collaborative professional working
relationship and attends routine meetings with key stakeholders
within the Service Line and the Office of Quality and Patient
Safety.
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established
departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in
a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or
safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other
employees, patients and visitors.
- Performs special projects and other duties as
assigned.Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing Degree from an accredited school required;
Master's Degree preferred.
- At least three (3) years of related Thoracic Surgery, Surgical
or Oncology nursing experience required
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be
substituted.Special Requirements
- BLS certification required
- Registered Nurse requiredQualified candidates should apply
online and attach a current resume for consideration.#L1-CS1
Keywords: Shaker for ChristianaCare Direct, Savannah , RN Senior Clinical Data Quality Specialist, Helen F. Graham Center, Newark, DE , Healthcare , Savannah, Georgia
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