RN Clinical Data Specialist

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

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Retirement with match

Job summary

Corewell Health Place in Grand Rapids is seeking a data-driven RN to support Stroke State and National Registries. The role focuses on data abstraction, analysis, reporting, and driving quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.

The position offers a hybrid work model with periodic onsite presence to support meetings, events, and team needs. Strong clinical abstraction and data analysis skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in healthcare or related field.
• 2 years of Nursing experience.
• Licensed RN in Michigan upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports and drives improvement activities for accountable areas based on organizational priorities.
• Acts as liaison between departments and ensures coordination of services and resource utilization.
• Drives continuous assessment and improvements using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Coordinates retrieval of clinical and regulatory data to meet program requirements.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams to maintain database integrity and ongoing maintenance.
• Analyzes data and presents findings to stakeholders to drive strategic improvements.

Skills

Nursing

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Clinical abstraction

Education

Associate's Degree in healthcare or related field

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or related field

Job description

This position follows a hybrid work model. Periodic onsite presence is expected to support meetings, events, and team or operational needs.

This role supports the Stroke programs State and National Registries for Corewell Health West, with responsibilities including data abstraction, analysis, reporting, and driving quality improvement initiatives.

We are seeking a passionate candidate with preferred experience in clinical abstraction and stroke patient care. Experience in quality improvement and data analysis is also desired, as this role plays a key part in translating data into meaningful insights to improve patient care and outcomes.

Job Summary

Supports operational improvement projects throughout the organization including both clinical and non-clinical areas to accomplish measurable business process improvements. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing processes and helps to develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable clinical and business process improvements. Collects and analyzes process and quality data to initiate, develop, and recommend operational practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity, and reduced cost. Maintains accountability for the integrity and functioning of databases. Will collect, enter and analyze data in a secure and confidential manner within the constructs of the specialty program. Provides support of the program through the monitoring and analyzing of data as well as presentation of finding to key stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Supports and drives improvement activities for accountable areas based on organizational priorities (project management, measurable deliverables, milestones, and data informed strategy).
• Serves as a liaison between various departments across the Corewell Health System. Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a change agent to key stakeholders. Also ensures continuity and coordination of services with appropriate utilization of resources. Responsible for stakeholder management across collaboration within dept and organizational resources.
• Drives continuous assessment and improvements using appropriate tools and methodology within the business, assists stakeholders and process owners in prioritizing improvement opportunities.
• Utilizes clinical judgment to coordinate the retrieval of pertinent clinical and regulatory data ensuring timely submission to meet program requirements.
• Collaborates with internal and external programming staff to maintain the integrity, functioning and ongoing maintenance of databases.
• Collaborate with clinical team, providing analysis and insight based on data collected and communicates finding to key stakeholders to drive strategic improvement work.
• Maintains understanding of Quality rules and regulations for The Joint Commission and CMS.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in healthcare or related field
• 2 years of Nursing experience
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in healthcare or related field
• Strong understanding of quality improvement methodologies
• 1 year of experience with chart review, relevant clinical experience and/or Quality Improvement experience
• 1 year of experience with participation on improvement initiatives
• CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - Institute for Healthcare improvement (IHI), IHI Open School

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Neurological Admin - Medical Group West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.