Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Identifies cases through predetermined filters and performs case reviews Conducts initial review of cases to determine appropriateness for Committee review Selects and assigns cases to peers for review in consultation with Committee Chair(s) Performs clinical data abstraction and analysis for the Emergency General Surgery (EGS) and Surgery Quality & Performance Improvement Programs; Provides clinical support to the programs Establish and maintain a functional system of collaboration for programmatic data and quality improvement needs Works closely with key personnel to ensure data accuracy and meaningful QI initiatives Maintains collaborative working relationship with Medical Director(s) and key personnel to meet program goals Attends Committee meetings and records minutes and discussion points on case presentations; Generates correspondence to surgeons whose cases were reviewed to request additional information Tracks attendance and is responsible for meeting related correspondence (reminders, meeting invitations, etc.) Maintains Committee rosters, attendance, and case volume logs Provides dedicated support for Surgical PI and EGS-specific quality improvement activities Assists in the administrative functions of the
EGS Program Required:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse. Bachelor's Degree Advanced knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Proficient in the use of Epic for chart abstracting Data analysis experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail 2-5 years of ED or ICU experience in the care of Emergency General Surgery patients 2-5 years quality care involvement