Quality Data Abstractor RN

Job description

• POSITION SUMMARY
• Position Summary:
• The Quality Data Abstractor, RN supports the health center's quality improvement efforts by conducting real-time and retrospective review of medical records for patients included in CMS core measures, and other health center-identified quality metrics and registries. Working as a professional registered nurse, this role evaluates appropriate inclusion and exclusion of cases using defined data dictionaries and measure specifications, and accurately abstracts and enters data into approved software systems. The Quality Data Abstractor RN collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to clarify documentation, strengthen compliance with measure requirements, and provide data and interpretation that inform performance improvement activities. The position also reviews medical records against predetermined regulatory criteria, routing identified variances to Quality leadership as appropriate. As part of the health center's quality infrastructure, the Quality Data Abstractor, RN participates in CMS and other performance improvement teams to help identify, prioritize, and support opportunities for improved clinical outcomes and patient care.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum Education
• Associate, Diploma, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum Experience
• 2 years hospital nursing experience
• Required Registration/License/Certification
• Current Kansas Registered Nurse License