Nurse Manager (RN) - Trauma Registry

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

9d•$94,994 - $151,986•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this role utilizes clinical expertise, programming and informatics knowledge, and strategic insight to design, optimize, and maintain clinical information systems within the Health System. The position helps identify the clinical data requirements of patients across the Healthcare System as it relates to institutional strategic goals for Quality and Safety. Ensures the delivery of Trauma Center data to the American College of Surgeons, Virginia Department of Health, and internal departments to maintain the Level I Trauma Center certification. Oversees the research data components for the trauma program. Responsible for the completion of monthly dashboard reports and specific performance improvement reports outlined by the Director of Trauma or Trauma Medical Director. Responsible for the oversight and management of the trauma registry with the goal of providing timely, accurate, reliable, and accountable data to assist in decision-making for the trauma center. Responsible for data validation for all submissions to the State EMS / Trauma Registry, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Trauma Data Bank, and the ACS Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP). Directly responsible for the trauma registry and reports on files for assigned projects. Aggregates, analyzes, interprets, and trends data. Ensures the accuracy and timely entry of data into the database through scheduled data scrubbing reports distributed to the trauma registrars. This activity ensures the hospital follows all standards as they relate to Joint Commission, American College of Surgeons, and National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB). Coordinates and submits the defined data submissions to TQIP, NTDB, and VDH in a timely manner based on the requirements of each organization. Serves as the trauma database point person for Trauma Registry staff to troubleshoot and resolve issues with the database to facilitate quality data collection. Serves as the educational coordinator for teaching/updating the trauma registrars of changes in data collection due to NTDB updates, research projects, or quality initiatives. Acts as a liaison with the trauma database vendor and implements necessary data field changes to reflect the needs of the Trauma Service as identified by the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Director. Informs the Trauma Program Director and Trauma Medical Director of any concerns regarding inaccurate data collection or data sources. Maintains the data dictionary in our database by updating electronic reference fields as changes are identified. Responsible for writing and handling data requests from the data registry in compliance with department policy. Responsible for producing the monthly/quarterly Trauma Multidisciplinary Performance Improvement Committee and reports as determined by the Trauma Program Director. Assists the Trauma Program Director in coordinating mandatory meetings. Collaborates with the Trauma Program Manager in maximizing the efficiency of abstracting required data elements from the medical record and other available sources by reporting critical gaps in medical record documentation. Actively participates in ongoing preparation for the American College of Surgeons (ACS) site visit. Collaborates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team to promote the goals and objectives of the Trauma Program. Participates in professional development/educational presentations to ensure advancement of skills and knowledge of trauma care and data information systems. Abstracts all data elements from the medical record required for participation in the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and submission to TQIP, VDH, as well as customized data elements needed to support trauma program functions for all patients accessioned into the trauma registry. Directly responsible for the assimilation of data and project management for IRB-approved research projects specific to the trauma program.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
At least 3 years of progressively more responsible supervisory experience (preferably at the manager level) as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required, five years preferred.
License to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field within 5 years of hire.
Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) certification preferred but must be obtained with 3 years of hire.
Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) preferred.
Certification in AAAM’s Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) course preferred but must be obtained with 1 year of hire.
Completion of a Trauma ICD 10 course or obtain within 6 months of hire and a refresher every five years.
Completion of Trauma Registry Course that includes: abstraction, data management, report/analysis, data validation and HIPAA or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Design, optimize, and maintain clinical information systems.
Identify clinical data requirements related to institutional strategic goals for Quality and Safety.
Ensure delivery of Trauma Center data to external organizations and internal departments.
Oversee research data components for the trauma program.
Complete monthly dashboard reports and specific performance improvement reports.
Oversee and manage the trauma registry for timely, accurate, reliable, and accountable data.
Perform data validation for all submissions to State EMS/Trauma Registry, ACS National Trauma Data Bank, and ACS TQIP.
Aggregate, analyze, interpret, and trend data.
Ensure accuracy and timely entry of data through scheduled data scrubbing reports.
Coordinate and submit data submissions to TQIP, NTDB, and VDH.
Serve as the trauma database point person for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Coordinate education and updates for trauma registrars on data collection changes.
Liaise with the trauma database vendor and implement necessary data field changes.
Inform Trauma Program Director and Trauma Medical Director of concerns regarding data accuracy.
Maintain the data dictionary by updating electronic reference fields.
Write and handle data requests from the data registry.
Produce monthly/quarterly Trauma Multidisciplinary Performance Improvement Committee reports.
Assist in coordinating mandatory meetings.
Collaborate with Trauma Program Manager on efficient data abstraction and reporting critical gaps.
Participate in preparation for the American College of Surgeons (ACS) site visit.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote Trauma Program goals.
Participate in professional development and educational presentations.
Abstract all required data elements from the medical record for various submissions and program functions.
Manage data assimilation and project management for IRB-approved research projects.