Outcomes Nurse (RN) – Vascular Surgery / VQI Registry

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Outcomes Nurse (RN) to support our Vascular Surgery Outcomes Program, with a focus on maintaining high-quality data submission and performance improvement across a complex and high-acuity surgical population. This role supports participation in a nationally recognized vascular registry program and is essential to maintaining compliance with CMS-mandated and accreditation-related reporting requirements, including those tied to carotid interventions and stroke prevention initiatives. The vascular surgery program is a high-volume, high-complexity service line with a strong reputation for outcomes excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration across regional and national partners.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
• Experience in vascular surgery, cardiovascular care, or high-acuity surgical settings preferred
• Strong understanding of quality of care and outcomes measurement
• Experience with clinical data abstraction, reporting, or registry work strongly preferred
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
• Strong time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Diploma in Nursing (Required)
• Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts and abstract clinical data for vascular surgery registry reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of data to internal and external reporting systems
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons 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 vascular surgery and stroke prevention care
• 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 coordination and consistency across registry-related workflows
• Prepare and present benchmark and outcomes reports to leadership and performance improvement teams
• Identify negative trends and escalate to appropriate stakeholders
• Support clinical research initiatives through registry data analysis and collaboration

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
• Comprehensive wellbeing programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health

What This Job Offers

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