Registered Nurse - Quality Management

ECLS Program Reviewer - Local candidates only 13 week assignment Can be remote or onsite 5x8s Mon-Fri 0800-1700 Oregon RN license required ICU experienced RN Required : A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience that includes analytical, database, and / or spreadsheet, technical writing, quantitative analysis or use of statistical principles; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in hospital department, clinic, patient care unit, clinical research, or medical record reviewer Clinical chart review and abstraction experience or experience in medical database entry Experience working with national registries or databases Proficient computer skills including the use of MS Office products, basic statistical skills, and the internet. Experience with relational databases and data quality methods Clinical knowledge and understanding of patient care. Experience in clinical chart review and abstraction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES The ECLS Clinical Reviewer has the primary responsibility for collecting and coordinating data related to OHSU's ECMO program. The incumbent is the primary clinical reviewer for ECLS at OHSU. Duties include collecting concurrent and retrospective data, assuring integrity of the data collection and data entry for data submittal and data repository, reporting clinical outcomes and descriptive data, and integrating findings into quality improvement activities. The incumbent is responsible for accurate and timely collection and transmission of data in accordance with Regulatory guidelines established and performing data queries of that database as requested. The Clinical Reviewer will stay proactively appraised of any definitional, specification, or reporting changes that impact the program and will actively collaborative with the registry and associated vendors. Collaborates with the necessary stakeholders at OHSU and community partners, the Associate Chief Medical Officer, Nursing Director, Medical Director, and Clinical coordinators for the ECLS program and all other quality management staff or other clinical team members as needed. Participates as a member of ECLS Steering Committee. Data Collection and Abstraction : - identifies patients for inclusion in the ECLS data set - navigates the electronic medical record system, Epic, to abstract concurrent and retrospective data on all patients meeting ECLS data guidelines. - finds, reads and comprehends H&Ps, discharge summaries, progress notes, procedures notes, labs, medications, and outside medical records within Epic. Will order records from outside facilities when necessary in order to complete all the data collection fields. - collaborates with providers and patient care teams including attending clinical team meetings and heart failure best practice meetings to determine data needs and evaluate clinical outcomes. - monitors accuracy of data via automated and auditing means - updates data collection tool as appropriate and in accordance with registry definitions, specifications, and guidelines - enters accurate and complete data in a timely manner, using the approved software. Updates database software and data fields as necessary - ensures timely data entry and submittal, integrity of data, and implementation of quality control measures to assure accuracy and validity - exports data to registry per guidelines and in accordance with data security and integrity standards - develops efficiencies to improve data collection processes. Works collaboratively to develop processes and ensure the timely and complete collection and entry of data - proactively keeps an eye on metric performance, potential misses, and actively pulls in ECLS stakeholders when potential issues identified - identifies issues related to documentation and works with the appropriate clinicians and informatics staff to make appropriate improvements - identifies issues potentially related to clinical practice and guideline adherence and brings those to the attention of the Medical Director, Nursing Leadership, and appropriate clinical team member in a timely fashion Data Reporting and Analysis : - distributes national benchmarking reports to customers as appropriate and as requested by clinical team, Nursing Leadership, quality specialist, or other stakeholders. - develops and provides descriptive, statistical, and comparative analysis and reports data as requested. Analysis and reporting would include narrative, tabular, and graphical documentation and presentation. - works closely with physician champion, nursing leadership, supervisor, quality management staff, and hospital staff to identify opportunities for improvement - develops and reports standardized queries, reports, and dashboards on a quarterly basis and additional queries as requested. Prepares and presents comprehensive reports to appropriate committees, management, and other audiences within defined timeframes. - establishes effective working relationships with ECMO Medical and Nursing leadership for reliable and meaningful data interpretation and analysis - coordinate data inquires to promote research activities as requested - actively participates in accreditation visits and preparation and provides clinical outcome and performance improvement data as required. Prepares presentations / documentation and helps present during survey visits. - presents data to the regulatory bodies during onsite, virtual, and inter-cycle visits Communication and software maintenance - collaborate with appropriate ITG staff to address software related issues and upgrades. - coordinates discussions with ITG on database-related interfaces - communicates openly and effectively with certified software vendors. Works collaboratively with vendors to troubleshoot any database and software-related issues - Keeps apprised of applicable data registry needs and changes. Briefs and updates ECLS program leadership and Quality Management staff as appropriate. Education - participates in program web conferences as appropriate - attends and participates in GWTG user meetings, committees, and conferences as available