Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Abstraction Specialist - PRN

Clinical Abstraction Specialist - RN - Work at Home

Job summary

The primary function for this position is to ensure timely collection, and communication of clinical data for chart abstracted measures, registries, accreditations and certifications as identified by the organization.

Essential functions

• Responsible for abstraction, analysis, and submission of data to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, CMS conditions of participation, payor requirements, and medical staff bylaws.

• Identifies and communicates patterns and trends of data and opportunities for improvement to site based teams and quality leaders.

• Serves as a subject matter expert to site teams regarding individual measures and data definitions

• Participates in data verification and validation to ensure accuracy, integrity and inter-rater reliability of all data elements

• Participates in quality improvement activities that will promote patient safety and address opportunities identified in the abstraction, analysis or synthesis process

• Participates in ongoing education to ensure application of current data definitions.

• Provides clinical expertise for complex abstraction.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (required)
• Masters, Nursing /Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Required licensing and certifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) (required)

Experience

• 1 year of experience in an adult, acute care hospital setting (required)
• 1 year of hospital quality experience (preferred)

Skills and abilities

• Clinical Abstraction
• Clinical Data
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Data Analysis
• Data Verification
• Data Quality
• Data Validation
• Professional Nursing
• Electronic Medical Records
• Patient Safety
• Operational Definitions
• Data Accuracy
• Data Trends
• Quality Improvement
• Time Management
• Organization
• Accuracy
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm to Learn
• Communication
• Deadline Management       

Training

• EPIC - Electronic Health Records (preferred)
• Premier QMR (preferred)

Range:

Minimum: $38.64
Maximum: $61.82

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com