Outcomes Coordinator RN - Surgery

Job Summary

The Outcomes Coordinator will guide efforts to assess and improve performance and coordinate use of measurement data to monitor, document, and ultimately improve the quality of care and services provided at Lexington Medical Center. Assists in evaluation, analysis, maintenance and development of system functionality of electronic health record (EPIC) to meet clinical objectives including participating in project plan development/tracking and workflow analysis. Responsible for data integrity and follows well defined processes for maintaining data integrity. Serves as expert regarding DNV, SC DHEC and other disease specific regulatory requirements and serves in an active role to achieve compliance to standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Candidates pursuing ADN to MSN may be considered if they have completed all of the BSN curriculum as verified by the educational institution and complete the MSN within one year of employment or transfer to the role.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Years of experience as a registered nurse, including at least 2 years of utilization review, quality assurance, or case management experience and 2 years experience in leadership role. OR experience preferred.
• Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education/certification for Coordinator serving on Stroke Team
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
• Required Training: None

Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate the delivery of quality, cost-effective patient care and the achievement of desired outcomes for patients, families, and the organization by coordinating data collection and analysis for performance improvement activities.
• Integrates and coordinates performance improvement measurement activities so as to avoid duplication of effort and ensure a comprehensive, patient population-focused strategy.
• Congrates and coordinates continuous readiness activities for DNV and other regulatory requirements in respective areas.
• Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of new programs, protocols, teaching plans, and other guidelines for care of identified patient populations.
• Serves as expert regarding DNV, SC DHEC and other disease specific regulatory requirements and serves in an active role to achieve compliance to standards.
• Able to communicate effectively through presentation skills in several formats for different audiences.
• Implements data collection system which maximize use of existing databases and minimize the need for manually collected data.
• Utilizes nationally-developed practice guidelines & Benchmarks and other research-based practice recommendations in the selection of the process and outcome indicators to be measured.
• Participates in data collection. Evaluates and makes recommendations for improving data collection methods and accuracy.
• Works closely with clinical areas to coordinate and improve data collection.
• Participates on CQI teams/task forces/committees. Facilitates / leads teams utilizing CQI tools and methods.
• Develops and maintains performance measurement data collection systems and processes that are accessible, efficient, and retrievable.
• Functions as change agent by participating and supporting the change management process.
• Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with administration, IT and clinical care teams through participation in the planning, development, evaluation and maintenance of the Clinical Information Systems.
• Builds professional skills by maintaining awareness of health care environment and information systems technology.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.