Performance Improvement Registered Nurse for Trauma /Quality Data Analyst

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for reviewing established criteria for data abstraction, understanding how individual data elements relate to measures and outcomes, and identifying patients for inclusion in appropriate measures. The position utilizes a variety of software applications for data collection and analysis, ensuring accurate and timely data entry. The Performance Improvement Registered Nurse also demonstrates reliability of data definitions, participates in data validation and inter-rater reliability testing, and understands workflow and clinical documentation in relation to data collected. This role works with multiple departments to identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program.
If hired prior to 1-1-17 in Winnebago county and 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry County an ADN is required.
May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)
Five years of progressive experience in an acute care setting required.
Experience with Epic electronic medical record and documentation workflow preferred.
Basic computer skills required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.
Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Ability to complete all training modules and pass the NSQIP certification exam is required within 4 months of hire.
Computer skills: Experience using the electronic medical record, internet and spreadsheet software is required.
Reasoning ability: Ability to reason and deal with a variety of abstraction and concrete variables. This includes the ability to complete basic mathematical equations to calculate percentages and rates.
Communication: Ability to read, analyze and interpret guidelines and effectively present information and respond to questions from multiple customers

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epic electronic medical record and documentation workflow preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews established criteria for data abstraction and understands how individual data elements relate to measures and outcomes
Identifies patients for inclusion in appropriate measures
Utilizes a variety of software applications for data collection and analysis
Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into software
Demonstrates reliability of data definitions and participates in data validation and inter-rater reliability testing
Understands workflow and clinical documentation in relation to data collected
Works with multiple departments to identify opportunities for improvement