Surgical Data & Quality Improvement Nurse

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Surgical Clinical Reviewer to support the surgical registry through precise chart review and data entry. You will analyze data to identify quality improvement opportunities and collaborate with hospital teams to drive improvements.

The role requires IL RN licensure, a bachelor’s degree, and 3+ years of clinical experience, along with strong communication and data skills to influence diverse hospital groups.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
• Bachelor degree in a related field
• 3+ years of relevant clinical experience
• Strong planning, organizational, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient with PC applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Understanding of and ability to use/apply basic statistics
• Ability to review data/documents for accuracy and consistency
• Ability to troubleshoot software and system issues
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Able to work independently and with a team

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients for inclusion in the registry based on program protocol.
• Collects preoperative, operative and postoperative data from the medical record system.
• Contacts patients/families to record data of postoperative occurrences.
• Meets registry caseload accrual and follow-up requirements.
• Performs accurate data entry into the program’s website and ensures timely transmission of data.
• Completes required training and competency requirements.
• Collaborates with SCRs and Surgeon/Physician Champion to advance improvement.
• Leads data analysis and presents findings to support quality improvement.
• Represents the registry on hospital quality committees.
• Organizes and facilitates certification site visits and registry validations as needed.
• Other responsibilities to support organizational priorities.

Skills

Planning & organization

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Troubleshooting software

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

EPIC

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Surgical Clinical Reviewer to support the surgical registry through precise chart review and data entry. You will analyze data to identify quality improvement opportunities and collaborate with hospital teams to drive improvements.

The role requires IL RN licensure, a bachelor’s degree, and 3+ years of clinical experience, along with strong communication and data skills to influence diverse hospital groups.