Quality Improvement Abstractor- HEDIS

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, Rx plan

401k with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Student loan repayment assistance

Career development within UHS

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Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Effective Nurse – Abstractor to analyze and report key performance measures (Stroke & Sepsis). The role includes data collection, data integrity, and CMS submissions, serving as a resource for quality data analysis and registries, and supporting organization-wide quality improvement initiatives.

You will oversee retrospective chart reviews and collaborate with clinical and administrative stakeholders to improve patient care quality and

Qualifications

• RN with California license (required).
• 3–5 years of clinical RN experience in acute care (required).
• Experience in Quality Management or Performance Improvement preferred.
• ACLS and BLS (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on Stroke and Sepsis performance measures.
• Identify data sources and aggregate data for reporting.
• Prepare graphs and tables; ensure data integrity and CMS submissions.
• Coach for quality data analysis and maintain clinical registries.
• Support organization-wide quality improvement projects and clinical quality planning.
• Oversee retrospective chart reviews as directed by the Director.

Skills

Case review

Quality management

Chart audits

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ACLS

BLS (AHA)

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

Position Description:

The Clinical Effective Nurse – Abstractor will analyze and report on key clinical performance measures (Stroke & Sepsis) by identifying and accessing relevant data sources, aggregating and manipulating data as needed, preparing graphs and tables from data, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data and reported measures, and submitting information to CMS and other agencies as requested. Will serve as a resource and coach for quality data analysis and reporting, help create and maintain clinical registries and associated datasets, and support the analysis and reporting needs of organization-wide quality improvement projects as well as planning and evaluation related to clinical quality, patient safety and patient experience. Collect and submit accurate, complete, and timely data for the specific registry. This task is accomplished through high-quality data compilation, documentation, and data entry of identified procedures performed/or disease process treatment into the associated registry/vendor tool platform. Oversees daily management of retrospective chart reviews as identified by the Director

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree from an accredited College or University in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University preferred.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care setting required.
• Previous experience in Quality Management or Performance Improvement preferred.
• 3 years of progressive clinical experience in neurological nursing and RN Licensure
• ACLS and BLS (AHA) required.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Previous experience in case review, quality management, chart audits and/or implementing actions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of the goals of the Center of Excellence (COE) programs (Stroke & Sepsis).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills required to effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders to obtain management, staff, and physician involvement and accountability in achieving specific outcomes.
• Ability to simultaneously address and prioritize multiple projects, demands and issues.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, advanced analytical skills, be well organized, and maintain a highly professional manner and appearance.
• Demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, assertiveness, and goal-attaining capabilities.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, preferred.

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