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Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for capturing, validating, and inputting data into the STS database for both the Thoracic program.
• Assists with abstractions and entries into the TVT and thoracic surgery database.
• Interprets/analyzes data to determine trends, identify causative factors, and determine opportunities for improvement.
• Generates outcome reports with dissemination to appropriate committees, managers, service line directors and MWHC Leadership.
• Ensures that all functions of the registry are met for each accredited program using the guidelines set forth by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Provides/reinforces disease-specific education to patients, families and caregivers to support patient self-management and achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
• Provides pre-operative patient education, as applicable.
• Provides assistance with thoracic clinic, as applicable.
• Analyzes and identifies readmission trends through chart review, patient/family interview and staff engagement, and develops processes to reduce readmissions.
• Communication of relevant patient and plan of care information across care continuum
• Maintains and coordinates updates of STS Database; communicates with relevant STS parties.
• Coordinates data cleanup and data harvests on a scheduled basis.
• Validates registry databases and data prior to submission to appropriate registries.
• Schedules quarterly sessions, with surgery physician leaders to update them on the progress of the STS data input and discuss data reports.
• Provides thoracic data for Quality Department as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining own current competency file.
• Demonstrates competency in emerging STS treatment and diagnostic modalities.
• Participates in Mary Washington Healthcare STS policy and protocol development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience required.
• Minimum of two years thoracic experience (thoracic surgery, thoracic care) preferred.
• Performance Improvement and Quality Management experience preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and operative reports.
• Must have advanced computer skills to include data input, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft office, electronic medical record, spreadsheet skills, patient care information systems, data management and analysis, and other required software.
• Must be skilled in medical record review using established abstraction guidelines.
• Must possess clear communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Must demonstrate understanding of the approaches and methods of performance improvement.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.