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The Registry Coordinator is responsible for collecting, screening, analyzing, and evaluating data based on individual Registry requirements and Process Improvement initiatives. The Coordinator provides support for data analysis, data mining, and supports improvement in quality of care, cost effectiveness, and evidenced based care to improve patient outcomes. Relying on clinical and registry expertise, this individual will collaborate with team members, leaders, and physicians across the organization to support initiatives including abstraction, research, education, and documentation optimization. In addition, the coordinator facilitates department process improvement by educating and training interdisciplinary team members on registry quality data measurement, reporting requirements, and updates as dictated by CMS, TJC, STS, ACC and other reporting entities along with documented compliance and trendsMinimum Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related healthcare field. RN in process of obtaining BSN may be considered, must be completed within 5 years of hire. ? Preferred: None | Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) | Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience ? Preferred: NonePATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) 5% Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Departments registry-related responsibilities - 40% Subject matter expert for assigned primary data registries and maintains working knowledge of secondary registries as assigned. Performs concurrent and retrospective reviews of patient medical records for appropriateness, protocol compliance, appropriate variances and other review activities including monitoring related to registry measures and regulatory submission requirements Analyze and evaluates data and clinical information to identify performance and quality issues and trends. Maintains data dictionary of defined outcome measurements, terms, and calculations. Inputs patient data into specialty registry databases, audits data for completeness and accuracy, and generates data files for review and submission, Ensures and facilitates compliance with protocols and documentation requirements, which may include face-to-face communications, phone communications, and discussion with physicians and clinical staff. Reports progress of data abstraction efforts routinely to registry manager and assists in coordination to ensure reporting deadlines are met. Establishes and produces quarterly, monthly, and other scheduled reports in a timely manner. Acts as a liaison with external vendors as appropriate. Establishes data integrity auditing process Stays current with knowledge of industry trends to understand key clinical and healthcare registry related issues i.e. workshops, webinars, literature, etc. Competent using Epic and computer related registry applications Assists and supports peer review activities, when appropriate. Acts as a resource for new personnel. Program Operations: - 25% Participates in implementation of standardized clinical practices and criteria at the system and facility level. Develops and analyzes data for administrative and clinical decision making related to clinical perfor