Outcomes Nurse (RN) – Structural Heart / LAAO (WATCHMAN)

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Outcomes Nurse (RN) to support our Structural Heart Program, with a focus on Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedures, including WATCHMAN. This role is essential to maintaining compliance with CMS-mandated registry requirements, ensuring accurate data reporting, supporting program quality, and sustaining ongoing participation in advanced structural heart therapies and clinical initiatives. As part of a collaborative and growing Heart & Vascular Outcomes team, this position plays a key role in data integrity, longitudinal patient follow-up, and performance improvement efforts across the LAAO program.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cardiology, electrophysiology, or structural heart procedures preferred
• Familiarity with registry data abstraction and regulatory reporting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts and abstract clinical data for LAAO/registry reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely data submission in accordance with regulatory and registry requirements
• Coordinate and track longitudinal follow-up data collection across multiple timepoints
• 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 structural heart and electrophysiology-related therapies
• 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
• Support cross-coverage and consistency in registry data practices
• 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

• 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 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: High school or GED