Surgical Clinical Reviewer

Position Summary

The Surgical Clinical Reviewer’s chief responsibility is to collect and submit reliable data to the ACS NSQIP. This is accomplished through high quality data compilation, documentation and entry into the ACS NSQIP database of all eligible surgeries for the hospital. The SCR works closely with the members of the Department of Surgery to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects as may be identified.

The ideal candidate must possess the following skills

•Ability to build relationships and gain alignment for clinical support; must be able to articulate questions to receive an appropriate level of support from superiors and peers •Ability to interact with all members of the surgical team and administrative staff in a professional and courteous manner

Key Responsibilities

Data Collection and Reporting

•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. •Attends weekly Morbidity & Mortality conferences to ensure reliable data collection of postoperative occurrences. •Demonstrates applicability of the methodology and the reliability of definitions utilized by reviewers within the program through Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) testing. •Identifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process. •Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the Program. •Utilizes software applications for data collection and analysis. •Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into the program’s database and meets the caseload accrual requirement protocol. •Reviews weekly site accrual report on the database and responds to accrual report alerts. Works Effectively with Patients, Families, and Staff •Establishes effective working relationships with members of the hospital community, especially staff in the Surgery, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Records and the Information Systems Departments whose support is necessary for the management and success of the Program. •Contacts patients and/or families via telephone and/or written communications postoperatively for the purpose of identifying possible occurrences associated with surgical procedures performed at the hospital.

•Serves as an educational resource on the ACS NSQIP for internal and external audiences by developing educational material and delivering presentations. ACS NSQIP Participation •Successfully complete the ACS NSQIP SCR Training/Certification Program. •Participates in Program teleconferences •Attends ACS NSQIP National Conference

Minimum Qualifications

•ASN required, BSN preferred. •Must complete all training modules after hired. •Minimum of one year experience in one of the following settings: hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research, or medical records. Clinical chart review and abstraction experience required •Computer and Internet experience required - familiarity and comfort with MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word and Excel- required; PowerPoint and Access- preferred) •Database data entry and/or management experience preferred. •Basic statistical knowledge preferred •Quality improvement or patient safety knowledge and experience preferred

Required Licensure/Certification Skills

•Current NYS RN license

EDUCATION

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.