Cardiac Surgery Quality Coordinator (RN)

Job Summary

The Cardiac Surgery Quality Coordinator (RN) plays a crucial role in advancing patient outcomes and operational excellence within the adult cardiac surgery program. This role involves developing, coordinating, and overseeing holistic care plans, collaborating with various clinical teams, and managing quality improvement initiatives.

Success Profile

• Organized
• Goal-oriented
• Analytical
• Quick-thinking
• Motivational
• Team player

Culture

Become part of a team that embraces authenticity, supports wellbeing, and empowers you to build a more inclusive world.

Additional Information

Luminis Health Clinical Enterprise (Belcher Pavilion), Annapolis, Maryland. Full Time (hybrid role) - Day shift (Monday-Friday only). FLSA status = Salary/Exempt.

Position Objective

The Cardiac Surgery Quality Coordinator is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and operational excellence through comprehensive quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Essential Job Duties

• Quality Improvement, Education & Clinical Collaboration:
• Act as the primary bridge between external data abstraction team and internal clinical staff.
• Proactively educate multidisciplinary partners on STS metrics, identify process and quality improvement opportunities, and lead quality improvement data conferences.
• Design, implement, and manage QI projects based on STS data findings.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to update or establish evidence-based care protocols.
• Represent Luminis Health in Maryland Cardiac Surgery Quality Initiative conferences and participate in state-level forums.
• Participate in MHCC program review requests.
• Data Management & STS Registry Oversight:
• Monitor and analyze adult cardiac STS quality metrics, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
• Oversee external clinical data abstraction efforts.
• Prepare and present comprehensive quality performance reports.
• Ensure timely submission of data to MCSQI and MHCC.

Requirements

• Educational/Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN or related healthcare administration degree preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of recent clinical nursing experience in cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database definitions, metrics, and reporting structures.
• Prior experience in clinical quality improvement, process improvement methodologies, registry management, and complex data analysis is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

Location

Annapolis, MD

About the Company

A waterfront city with a rich history, Maryland’s capital offers something for everyone. A career with Luminis Health will help you make the most of it.