What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE, SURGERY DATA ABSTRACTOR position at MU Health Care?
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Department: Value Driven Outcome Analytics
Compensation:
* Base Pay Range: $68,266 - $100,402 based on experience
ABOUT THE JOB
Under the direction of the manager, the Nurse, Surgery Data Abstractor is responsible for review and abstraction of surgery data registry from the organizations medical records system, to help ensure compliance with nationally recognized patient care processes and clinical outcomes. This position requires attention to detail and ability to function well under timeline commitments. This is inclusive of but not limited to the ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) registry.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Gather, enter, and harvest data from databases, compile information, and prepare reports to facilitate efficient workloads.
Identify trends and issues for corrective action.
Data abstraction from chart review/EMR for specific patient populations, directly related to the registry identified.
Interact with patient care providers (physicians, APRNs, PAs, etc.) by means of in-services, rounding, clarification query requests and personal contacts to ensure quality documentation practices, documentation clarification, documentation policies/procedures and regulations.
Communicate effectively orally, and in writing, or before audiences with providers, to mid-level providers related to meeting criteria in documentation around ordering or contraindications, if not ordering per guideline of directed medical therapies, inclusive of queries for clarification.
Ability to present information to service line leadership.
Maintain up to date knowledge of registry standards and changes and communicate to appropriate personnel and providers.
Maintain knowledge and expertise in electronic software tools (IDX, Cerner, 3M, etc.).
Proven history of excellent interactive cross-departmental relationships.
Other duties as assigned, including special projects assigned by organizational leadership. Serve as a subject matter expert and educational resource specific to designated registry.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN.
When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
Experience in documentation review, quality, and education/communication with physicians
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Broad clinical expertise and direct contact with physicians.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
Salary : $68,266 - $100,402
