Outcomes Nurse (RN) – Post Cardiac Surgery

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Outcomes Nurse (RN) to support our post-cardiac surgery patient population, playing a vital role in advancing quality outcomes, data integrity, and performance improvement initiatives. You will join a highly experienced and collaborative Outcomes team and work closely with cardiac surgery providers and multidisciplinary teams. Experience in cardiac surgery or cardiology is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
• Experience in cardiac surgery, cardiology, or cardiovascular care preferred
• Strong understanding of quality of care and outcomes measurement
• Experience with data abstraction, analysis, and reporting
• Comfort with presentations and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Diploma in Nursing (Required)
• Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cardiac surgery or cardiology is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts and abstract clinical data for internal and external reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely data submission to regulatory agencies and registries
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to improve documentation and outcomes
• Support data entry, queries, and analysis for departmental projects and reporting
• Partner with MD leadership to validate data accuracy and integrity
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of registry definitions, requirements, and best practices
• Participate in registry education, meetings, and professional development
• Collaborate with Health Care Quality, Peer Review Committees, and Health Information Management
• Stay informed on evolving standards in cardiac surgery and outcomes measurement
• Serve as a clinical leader within the Outcomes team
• Work independently while contributing to team goals and deadlines
• Partner with physician champions and service line leaders to drive improvements
• Prepare and present benchmark and outcomes reports to leadership and performance improvement teams
• Identify negative trends and escalate to appropriate stakeholders
• Support research initiatives by collaborating with Clinical Research teams to analyze registry data

Benefits

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Certification and continuing education reimbursement
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Life insurance
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, including gym membership, equipment, personal trainer, massage and more
• Wellbeing programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree