Cardiovascular Services Database Administrator Per Diem

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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.

Qualifications:

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!