[Hiring] RN Clinical Data Abstractor @PeaceHealth

Role Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Data Abstractor - Quality Outcomes to join our Quality Outcomes team. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to leverage your clinical expertise to drive quality improvement initiatives, support regulatory compliance, and improve patient care across a multi-state health system. Must reside in Washington, Oregon, or Alaska.

As an RN Clinical Data Abstractor, you will play a critical role in advancing quality and patient safety initiatives by reviewing and analyzing complex clinical records, abstracting data for registries, and identifying trends that support performance improvement efforts across PeaceHealth. This position is ideal for a clinically experienced RN who enjoys working with data, identifying opportunities for improvement, collaborating with providers and leaders, and making a system-wide impact on healthcare quality and outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Abstract and audit moderate to highly complex clinical data from patient records using established clinical and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage and prioritize large volumes of records while meeting internal and external reporting deadlines.
• Enter and maintain data within clinical registries and third-party reporting systems.
• Support quality assurance, accreditation, and regulatory compliance initiatives across PeaceHealth.
• Identify patterns, trends, outliers, and opportunities for improvement through data analysis.
• Develop reports highlighting variances from established standards of care and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical value improvement teams, health information management, and operational leaders to interpret findings and drive improvement efforts.
• Participate in validation audits to ensure data integrity and abstraction accuracy.
• Present findings and recommendations to interdisciplinary teams and leadership.
• Stay current on quality measurement requirements, abstraction specifications, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Minimum three years of:
  • Acute care hospital clinical experience, or
  • Care management and/or hospital insurance case management experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of:
  • Medical terminology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Disease processes
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Diagnostic testing
• Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Databases and spreadsheets
  • Data analysis and reporting tools
• Experience collaborating effectively with physicians and clinical teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) (Preferred)
• Experience in:
  • Quality improvement
  • Quality measurement
  • Clinical registries
  • Data abstraction
  • Performance improvement initiatives
  • Data analytics and reporting
  • Clinical experience in infection prevention, surgery, inpatient care, emergency services, or advanced practice nursing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching
• Generous paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Expanded mental health resources

Company Description

At PeaceHealth, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our communities. Your work will directly contribute to better outcomes for patients while supporting caregivers and clinical leaders throughout our system.

If you're a clinically experienced RN who enjoys combining healthcare knowledge with data analysis and quality improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape better outcomes for the patients and communities PeaceHealth serves. For full consideration, please submit a current resume with your application.

PeaceHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusivity, respect for diversity, and cultural humility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.