Job Description

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Childrens Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

This position will oversee the comprehensive validation and testing processes for all clinical data entry, quality improvement initiatives, research data collection processes as well as processes related to public reporting of data for such purposes as pediatric hospital surveys and multi-institutional initiatives. This position provides support, oversight and participates in data abstraction ensuring timely, effective and efficient data retrieval. This position will facilitate, analyze and evaluate results and assist in the development of action plans. This position will have ongoing and frequent interaction with front-line clinical staff and departments including but not limited to: Medical Records, IT/IS, Informatics, and the Center for Clinical Effectiveness.

Incumbent must live within the KC Metro.

Cerner and/or Epic experience a plus.

At Childrens Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Childrens Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive validation and testing of all clinical data entry, quality improvement metrics, research data as well as processes related to public reporting of data for such purposes as pediatric hospital surveys, national databases, and multi-institutional initiatives. Conduct and provide oversight for data abstraction and submission of clinical information:

+ Reviews medical records/reports to collect clinical research data.

+ Validates data through comparison to original documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of data elements.

+ Assists with the design and utilization of databases.

+ Develops data collection forms and methods as needed.

+ Maintains research protocols, as assigned.

+ Inputs data into computer databases.

+ Ensures integrity of data reported.

+ Ensures that data is submitted in a timely manner (external and/or internal) as required/requested.

+ Coordinates and oversees Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) for the submission of data among all submitting parties contributing to the external databases.

+ Collaborates with IS/IT in the continued development of electronic retrieval of data from the electronic health record.

+ Provides feedback to staff relating to accurate documentation of clinical findings.

+ Acts as a primary liaison in collaboration with CMH leadership with national database owners.

Collaborates and supports data users and database leaders in data analysis to drive improvement:

+ Facilitates and supports quality improvement initiatives generated from participation in external databases.

+ Collaborates with clinical and medical informatics staff on documentation requirements to support availability of valid and reliable database elements .

+ Collaborates with data users to support accurate data interpretation and analysis.

+ Provides information and consultation related to data validity and reliability.

+ Analyzes data queries and collaborates with data users to ensure reports provide clinical relevance.

+ Generates standard and special purpose reports from databases.

+ Conducts data queries in conjunction with Clinical Decision Support and provides collated data reports from identified databases.

+ Supplies data based on data use policies and standards.

+ Assists in organizing and preparing data for dissemination at in-services, conferences, and/or for publication.

Attends educational programs, and unit/department/committee meetings as assigned:

+ Maintains knowledge of clinical practice through collaboration with clinical leaders and front-line staff to maintain knowledge of processes used to capture data within the clinical setting.

+ Fulfills mandatory education requirements

+ Regular attendance and active participation at unit/department and committee meetings as assigned

+ Educates co-workers on database management for which employee is the primary contact.

Qualifications

+ Associate's Degree in Nursing and 7 or more years' experience. Incumbent must attain BSN within 2 years of hire OR

+ BSN and 5-7 years' experience. RN experience utilizing EMR technology for data entry/extraction OR

+ Master's Degree (Preferred)

+ One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire

+ One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire

+ Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

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Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $36.75/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is entirely remote or work-from-home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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Requisition ID2024-31121

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date11 hours ago(10/30/2024 9:43 AM)

Posting CategoryNursing

DivisionDATA INTELLIGENCE TEAM

Work TypeFull Time

Work DaysMonday - Friday

Work Hours0800-1700

FLSA StatusExempt

Location : NameAdele Hall

Recruiter : Full Name: First LastTerry Worthington-Brown

Recruiter : [email protected]

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