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Registered Nurse - OR Registry Abstractor - P/T with Benefits Days

Reviews medical records and abstracts clinical data for quality measures reporting and/or departmental registries.

Posted Sep 12

Shift and hours
Days Registered Nurse - OR Registry Abstractor - P/T with Benefits Days
Unit and setting
OR · Hospital
License
RN licenseNJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
Term
Part-time Registered Nurse - OR Registry Abstractor - P/T with Benefits Days

Do you qualify?

License
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Edison staff RN postingsEdison staff RN postings that state pay run $87k/yr to $96k/yr, the middle half $93k/yr to $96k/yr, across 31 postings.
Tuition assistance
Offered

Benefits

  • Benefitssubstantial tuition reimbursementsubstantial tuition reimbursement
  • workplace excellence
  • collaborative work environment
  • work-life balance
  • compassionate nursing culture
  • mentoring programs

The role and schedule

Day to day
medical record review and abstraction Performs medical record review and abstracts clinical case records to support quality improvement.
Day to day
record retrieval and data collection from patient charts
Day to day
data entry, error correction and submission Completes all data input, error report analysis and correction, resolution of errors related to data entry, and submission of data.
Day to day
monthly data reports to committees Responsible for reporting data and variances to departments and/or committees within the hospital during monthly meetings.
Details
Works in the Surgical Services registry under the Clinical Database Manager Reporting to Clinical Database Manager, the Surgical Services Registry Abstractor

The workplace

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Your fit

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Original listing

Posted on Hackensack Meridian Health’s careers page.

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Reporting to Clinical Database Manager, the Surgical Services Registry Abstractor is a high-performing individual who is responsible for detailed medical record review and abstraction of clinical data required for quality measures reporting and/or departmental registries. The Surgical Services Registry Abstractor supports patient safety and quality improvement efforts through accurate reporting of compliance to defined metrics and collaborates with departmental team members to facilitate improved patient outcomes. This role provides actionable information to doctors, nurses, and all those who work in a healthcare setting.

The job leads directly to improved quality of care, a better patient experience, and increased savings for the healthcare administrative departments.

1\. Performs medical record review and abstracts clinical case records to support quality improvement.

2\. Manages the overall record retrieval process for collecting numerous complex data elements from individual patient records according to measure specifications and project requirements.

3\. Completes all data input, error report analysis and correction, resolution of errors related to data entry, and submission of data. Meets all deadlines. Maintains meticulous records and provides appropriate correspondence.

4\. Ensures the integrity and accuracy of information collected and entered into the data collection system and is accountable for their work.

5\. Responsible for reporting data and variances to departments and/or committees within the hospital during monthly meetings.

6\. Identifies opportunities for performance improvement based on reliable data trending. Makes recommendations based on recognition and analysis of gaps in documentation.

7\. Assesses potential problems affecting the data collection process and coordinates follow-up of problem resolution with the team and/or manager.

8\. Learns and understands the varied databases and project related terminology. Participates on all educational sessions and/or webinars.

9\. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

10\. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

What's around it?

In Edison, NJ

Edison, NJ

Living costs about 9% above the US average

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