Registered Nurse, Quality Data Analyst - Full Time

Mercy Health System Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin seeks an RN Quality Data Analyst to support quality assessment and improvement of medical staff and system initiatives. The role involves data abstraction, analysis, and timely entry into the EMR.

Candidates should be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with BSN, have at least five years in acute care, and familiarity with Epic EMR and Excel. Cardiology experience preferred; RN license required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with BSN or enrollment in BSN Completion Program.
• Five years of progressive experience in an acute care setting required.
• Cardiology experience preferred.
• Experience with Epic EMR and documentation workflow preferred.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews established criteria for data abstraction and understands how data elements relate to measures and outcomes.
• Identifies patients for inclusion in appropriate measures.
• Utilizes software applications for data collection and analysis.
• Responsible for accurate and timely entry of data into software.
• Demonstrates reliability of data definitions and participates in data validation and inter-rater reliability testing.
• Understands workflow and clinical documentation in relation to data collected.
• Works with multiple departments to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Data abstraction

Data analysis

Excel

EMR experience

Inter-rater reliability

Education

BSN degree

RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Excel

Job description

OVERVIEW

The RN Quality Data Analyst facilitates quality assessment and improvement activities for the medical staff and health system quality initiatives. The RN Quality Data Analyst performs an assessment of data based on established criteria and participates at the organizational level in quality improvement initiatives. This role will

Schedule: Monday-Friday Shift: Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews established criteria for data abstraction and understands how individual data elements relate to measures and outcomes
• Identifies patients for inclusion in appropriate measures
• Utilizes a variety of software applications for data collection and analysis
• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into software
• Demonstrates reliability of data definitions and participates in data validation and inter-rater reliability testing
• Understands workflow and clinical documentation in relation to data collected
• Works with multiple departments to identify opportunities for improvement

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program.
• Five years of progressive experience in an acute care setting required.
• - Cardiology experience preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record and documentation workflow preferred.
• Basic computer skills required - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an RN in state of practice

Ability to complete all training modules and pass the NSQIP certification exam is required within 4 months of hire.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• May include color blind test (per department guidelines) Computer skills: Experience using the electronic medical record, internet and spreadsheet software is required. Reasoning ability: Ability to reason and deal with a variety of abstraction and concrete variables. This includes the ability to complete basic mathematical equations to calculate percentages and rates.
• Communication: Ability to read, analyze and interpret guidelines and effectively present information and respond to questions from multiple customers

PAY RANGE

$37.29 - $55.94

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous
• accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.