RN Clinical Surgical Reviewer-SMH Cancer Center

Overview

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. Every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assumes responsibility for managing all facets of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. NSQIP is a nationally validated, risk‑adjusted, outcomes‑based program to measure and improve the quality of surgical care. The role has chief responsibility to collect and submit reliable data to the NSQIP through high quality data compilation, documentation and entry of all eligible surgeries in the hospital.

Working closely with departments to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects as may be identified.

Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required – Associate's degree in Nursing

Preferred – Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Required – 5 years Perioperative experience including one year experience in a hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research or medical records.

Required – Current RN License in the state of practice

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Skills to articulate questions to receive an appropriate level of support from superiors and peers.
• Quality improvement or patient safety knowledge and experience.

• Identifies surgical patients for inclusion in the Program through the application of Program inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocols.
• Collects preoperative, operative, and postoperative data components for the Program through the effective utilization of the hospital medical record systems.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into the program’s database and meets the caseload accrual requirement protocol.
• Serves as an educational resource on the STS for internal and external audiences by developing educational material and delivering presentations.
• Exhibits responsibility for professional development and maintaining required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the hospital community, especially staff in the Specialty Clinics, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Records, and Information Systems Departments whose support is necessary for the management and success of the Program.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. more than 8 hours a day).

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The role involves potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.