Essential Functions
Database & Data Quality Management :
- Oversees, coordinates, and monitors data collection, quality and inter-rater reliability, ensuring adherence to definitions and program requirements for each specific database.
- Monitors and oversees systems to ensure that all eligible participants are accurately captured and submitted to the specific comparative database.
- Reviews validation reports and makes the appropriate corrections, documenting the results of this process and re-submits cleaned data to database by the established deadline.
- Meets regularly with the data collection team to discuss issues and questions related to data collection and contacts the appropriate database resource with data collection, data use, quality or technical questions, as appropriate.
- Exports data by submission due dates.
- Manages database security and role assignments.
- Coordinates completion of training and certification for self and all personnel that collect data for each specific database.
- Completes database report requests as per internal policies.
- Participates in the clinical database discussions by posting and answering questions; relays pertinent information from the clinical database to appropriate team members for each database.
- Communicates potential database improvements to the appropriate teams, including automation of data abstraction and entry where possible
- Collaborates with Service Line providers and staff to ensure accurate and consistent data across all -related databases.
Data Analysis & Reports :
Interprets and analyzes clinical data preparing aggregate data reports for analysis by various departments, the medical staff, interdisciplinary committees and other groups.Accurately calculates data for aggregate reports.Prepares data within the designated time frame to be reported.Verifies the accuracy of retrieved data.Prepares reports in collaboration with department liaisons.Uses data to tell the story.Creates a report that reflects the strength of performance or improvement opportunities to capture.Anticipates the needs of the audience, enhancing the efficiency of the work team; presents to the audience.Participates in the development of annual database program performance reportsEducation Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or healthcare related field requiredExperience Qualifications
Minimum 3 years experience in a hospital or healthcare setting required andIntensive care experience preferredSkills and Abilities
Basic principles of performance improvement and medical record review, type 30 wpm, data entry, ability to sit for extended periods of time doing close computer work.Knowledge of systems thinking principles and data analysis.Computer program skills to include word processing, graphics, spread sheets, etc. and database querying required.Skilled in use of Excel required.Familiarity with EPIC preferred.Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and / or Compact State Licensure Preferred orRRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist PreferredChildrens is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Childrens, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!