Clinical Nurse Reviewer Per Diem

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

5d•$72,592 - $119,766•Hybrid

About The Position

Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Registered Nurse (NJ).
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
Minimum of 1 year experience in one of the following settings: hospitals surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research, or medical records.
Thorough working knowledge of network database systems and multiple software programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical chart review and good communication and relationship building skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Collect clinical data on variables, including preoperative risk factors, intraoperative variables and 30 day postoperative mortality outcomes for patients undergoing major and minor surgical procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Enter data into the program’s database and meet the caseload accrual requirement protocol, validate and submit the data through a secure, Web-based system.
Utilize software applications for data collection and analysis.
Conduct data audits, as instructed.
Meet regularly with the Surgeon Champion and quality team to review results.
Actively participate in Quality Improvement activities with staff in the Surgery, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Records, Infection Control, Quality/Patient Safety, and the Information Systems departments to improve patient outcomes.
Develop PI plan for department of surgery and anesthesia, collaborate with Chairs of Surgery, Anesthesia, and Director of Quality.