Cardiovascular Services Database Administrator - Hackensack Meridian Health

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The Cardiovascular Services Database Administrator coordinates, maintains, and updates the LUMEDX database system functionality at the facility level. Interprets data and shares interpretation with Cardiovascular (CV) Service Line Committees, CV Service Line Accreditation and Certification Committees, Quality Improvement and Outcomes Committee, and other committees as directed by the Meridian Health Director of Cardiovascular Services. Coordinates cardiovascular data collection to ensure STS, ACC-NCDR, and NJ Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) Cardiovascular reporting databases are appropriately maintained. Serves as the key facility contact to issues relating to the performance of the LUMDEX STS, ACC-NCDR, and NJDHSS CV databases. Develops utilization of the Cardiovascular Registry program to its full potential by continually providing database utilization education and training of appropriate personnel regarding accurate and complete data collection and entry. Identifies and resolves hardware and software problems thus providing a continuity of service with maximum results. Coordinates the installation of new programs and upgrades. Actively participates within the CV Service Line, sharing ideas and having input in the decision-making process that will affect the integrity of the system. Actively participates in creating and accomplishing the Cardiovascular Services goals and development, implementation, and evaluation of the CV Service Line PI Plan and Dashboards. Facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to the evaluation of identified problems and/or improvement of processes within the CV Service Line using the theories, methods and tools of performance improvement. This includes organizing relevant task forces, review of evidence- based literature/benchmarks, establishment of indicators for monitoring and evaluation of quality and appropriateness of care and continuous improvement for the achievement of targeted goals. Provides physician-specific quality data obtained from data analysis to the Outcomes Management Department Clinical Coordinators.

A day in the life of a Cardiovascular Services Database Administrator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Actively participates in the development and achievement of CV Service Line Goals and PI Plan Quality Measures: Participates in creating and achieving Cardiovascular Services goals and development, implementation, and evaluation of the CV Service Line PI Plan quality measures. Serves as a facilitator for task forces established for review of evidence- based literature.
• Analysis of CV Service Line data: Retrieves and utilizes pertinent data from the Registries /databases to evaluate CV Service Line clinical, financial, and quality performance as defined by the Service Line goals and national benchmarks.
• Coordinates and maintains CV Service Line data collection and entry into the CV Service Line Registries /databases.: Oversees and maintains cardiovascular data collection and entry processes to ensure STS, ACC-NCDR Registries, and NJ Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) Cardiovascular reporting databases are accurate and complete.
• Coordinates and maintains the functionality of the CV Service Line Registries and LUMEDX databases thus providing a continuity of service with maximum results: Coordinates, maintains, and updates the LUMEDX database system functionality at the facility level. Serves as the key facility contact to issues relating to the performance of the LUMDEX STS, ACC-NCDR, and NJDHSS CV Registries / Databases.
• Coordinates and provides education and training to CV Service Line Team Members for data collection and entry to ensure accurate and complete utilization of the databases.
• Data and information presentation: Designs clinical, financial, and quality reports that display data in a format appropriate to the data being displayed that clearly displays results over time and incorporates national benchmarks as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of CV Service Line quality and performance improvement measures. Stays abreast of the literature and promptly communicates proposed / potential new measures that could impact the CV Service Line Registry / Database operations, etc.
• Participates in the planning and preparation activities for regulatory and CV Service Line Accreditation/Certification surveys. Serves as a resource for knowledge and compliance with regulatory agency and Service Line Accreditation initiative standards.
• Prepares and distributes clinical, financial and quality reports for use by CV Service Line Administrative and Medical Staff Leaders, Accreditation/Certification Initiative Committees, Outcomes Management Department Coordinators, and other Committees/Tasks.
• Advises Leader of all potential problems and quality issues in a timely manner. Seeks assistance from the appropriate level of management for complex decisions or in a crisis situation.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Informatics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Informatics, Business, Healthcare or Nursing.
• Experience in Nursing informatics, CV Administration, Leadership, Quality/Outcomes, Performance Improvement credentials (Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, Robust PI (HRO)).

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!