[Hiring] Quality Improvement Coordinator RN @Cedars-Sinai

Role Description

The Quality Improvement Registered Nurse (QI RN) in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center (CVIC) is responsible for a comprehensive review of 100% of patient records for those who undergo procedures in the Cath/EP Lab. The role involves abstracting statistics and clinical data for both internal and external uses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Review and Abstraction:
  • Conduct thorough reviews of patient records in the CVIC.
  • Abstract and compile statistics and clinical data for internal databases and external registries.
• Internal Data Management:
  • Utilize internal databases for generating volume/statistical reports and physician statistics.
  • Support privileging, recredentialing, and performance improvement committee reporting.
  • Contribute to Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) reviews.
• External Data Submission:
  • Ensure compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by submitting data to national and state registries.
  • Facilitate insurance contracting and comply with OPSHD State of CA reporting requirements.
  • Provide data for U.S. News and World Report.
• Registry Management:
  • Enter abstracted data into various registries, including the American College of Cardiology (ACC) NCDR data registries, the Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS) registries, and the California Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Outcomes Reporting Program (CCORP).
• Collaboration and Presentation:
  • Collaborate with the Document Management Specialist Supervisor and Heart Institute Managers.
  • Collect and prepare data for public reporting.
  • Present findings and data analyses in various settings.
• Performance Improvement:
  • Actively participate in efforts to improve clinical outcomes and patient care quality within the CVIC.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in quality improvement and data management.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Requirements

• Ability to conduct thorough data reviews.
• Familiarity with national and state registries.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid compliance.
• Experience with performance improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities.