Trauma Surgery Data Manager

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital; Setauket (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine in Setauket, NY, seeks a TH Staff Associate/Trauma Surgery Data Manager to oversee data capture for ACS NTDB, ACS TQIP, and NYSDOH trauma registries and to drive quality improvement efforts.

The role collaborates with QMA, QI, Trauma Surgery, IT, and Clinical Transformation to optimize workflow, perform data abstraction, and generate ad-hoc reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Registered Nurse with 3+ years in a trauma center.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information in a medical record.
• Project management skills and ability to work independently.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing.
• Demonstrated ability to grow and adapt in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Continually analyze ACS NTDB, ACS TQIP, and NYSDOH registries and understand reporting requirements.
• Perform gap analysis to identify data elements missing from medical records.
• Hybrid medical record review, validation, and clinical data abstraction to support external reporting.
• Provide guidance on variance with guidelines and prepare basic reports.
• Participate in data-driven quality improvement activities.
• Support clinical topics to QMA, QI, and other departments.
• Generate ad-hoc reports and assist as needed by senior analytics leadership.
• Collaborate with Quality Measurement & Analytics, IT, and hospital leadership on priorities.

Skills

RN with trauma center experience

Data analysis

Project management

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Job description

Job Description - Trauma Surgery Data Manager (2603356)

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Staff Associate/Trauma Surgery Data Manager is a valuable member of our team, who will be responsible for data capture and quality improvement activities related to the American College of Surgery (ACS) National Trauma Database (NTDB) registry, the ACS Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) registry, and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Trauma data registry. The primary focus of these registries is to improve outcomes for patients undergoing trauma surgery procedures at Stony Brook University Hospital as well as to meet requirements to remain a NYS designated trauma center. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a TH Staff Associate/Trauma Surgery Data Manager

• Continually analyze new and revised specifications for the ACS NTDB, ACS TQIP, and NYSDOH Trauma registries and develop a comprehensive understanding of reporting requirements. Educate QMA, QI, Trauma Surgery, IT, and Clinical Transformation regarding potential impact on workflow requirements.
• Perform gap analysis to identify trauma registry data elements not currently captured in the legal medical record. Collaborate with IT and Trauma Surgery to develop mechanisms for capturing these data.
• Perform hybrid medical record review, validation, and other clinical data abstraction activities as necessary to support external quality reporting and quality improvement activities.
• Provide guidance to Trauma Surgery regarding areas of variance with guidelines as demonstrated by the registries. This includes preparation of basic reports.
• Actively participate in data-driven quality improvement activities.
• Provide guidance and support on clinical topics to other QMA personnel, QI, and other analytical and clinical departments.
• Generate ad-hoc reports and perform ad-hoc responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Assistant Director of Quality Measurement & Analytics.
• Maintain awareness of institutional quality priorities and work collaboratively with colleagues in Quality Measurement & Analytics, the Quality Division, IT, clinical and ancillary services, and hospital leadership to accomplish organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Registered Nurse with 3 or more years nursing experience in a trauma center.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information in a medical record.
• Project management skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with diverse populations of healthcare workers is critical.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing are also required.
• Demonstrated ability to grow and adapt in a changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical chart review and abstraction experience and ability.
• Performance improvement experience and ability.
• Intermediate experience with Excel.
• Experience interpreting and complying with requirements of regulatory and/or accrediting agencies.
• Skill in presenting information to a variety of audiences.
• Experience in collaborative design of electronic health record components.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of these qualifications.

Special Notes

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as essential. This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Pre-Start Requirements

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination

Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
• Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare—a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Job Number

2603356

Official Job Title

TH Staff Associate

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift Shift Hours : 0830-1700 (flexible) Pass Days : Sat, Sun

Posting Start Date

Sep 29, 2026

Salary Grade

SL4