Remote Nurse Value Metrics – RN – WA & Compact

$37.49 – $58.61
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

The Value Metrics RN is detail oriented, committed to high-quality data abstraction, meets both quality and productivity standards, functions well independently and works well under time constraints to ensure deadlines are met. The Value Metrics RN supports the patient safety and quality improvement efforts through accurate reporting of compliance to defined metrics and collaborates with departmental team members to facilitate improved patient outcomes. The Value Metrics RN is responsible for the detailed abstraction and review of data utilizing electronic medical records and certified registries. This job may include performing reviews for concurrent and retrospective core measures and other quality, patient safety, customer concern projects, committee membership, and special studies. The Value Metrics RN will primarily work remotely, although some on-site meetings may be required.

Position Reports To: Quality Reporting Manager

Essential Functions

1. Provides accurate medical record review, abstraction of specific data, and enter data to computerized abstraction tools for organization-wide quality improvement activities and regulatory reporting requirements. Coordinates and completes responsibilities for facility quality initiatives within mandated timeframes.
2. Responsible for accurate data submission that includes but is not limited to core measures, disease and procedural clinical registries, and other special projects as assigned.
3. Completes all data input, error report analysis and correction, resolution of errors related to data entry, and submission of data for assigned registries, programs, and projects.
4. Assists in reporting data and variances to departments and/or committees within the organization as assigned/requested.
5. Achieves and maintains technical knowledge related to all measures and specifications relevant to assigned registries and projects through participation in educational sessions, webinars, and other resources; keeps abreast of all changes to programs.
6. Utilizes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs to effectively communicate performance and assist with identification of improvement opportunities.
7. Works collaboratively with third party registries and abstraction programs to ensure that data for Confluence Health locations is successfully submitted and received.
8. Demonstrates communication and interpersonal skills through:
   • Personal attentiveness, responsiveness and follow-up to all customers and stakeholders.
   • Establishing networks within and outside the organization as applicable.
   • Well written, accurate and timely documents and reports.
   • Effective team-building skills.
   • Acting as a team player in round table discussions, case reviews, etc.
9. Attends educational training sessions to further enhance skills and knowledge.
10. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
• At least two years recent successful experience in an acute-care setting or three years’ experience as a registered nurse in a health care setting such as hospice, home-health, or a medical clinic.
• Previous experience in Quality Management and Chart Review/Audits.
• Must possess basic skills related to Windows navigation, accurate keyboarding, email communication.
• Proficient competent clinical skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment as well as seek guidance when indicated.
• Effective teaching and communication skills.
• The ability to function autonomously in a non-structured environment and shift priorities as required/requested.
• Critical thinking and multi-tasking skills.
• Familiarity with Excel and willingness to learn Excel functions are required.

Desired:

• BSN.
• Experience with graphing, filtering, pivot tables and other Excel functions

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Walking – O
• Sitting/Standing – C
• Reaching: Shoulder Height – O
• Reaching: Above shoulder height – O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height – O
• Climbing – O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less – O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds – O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less – O
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds – O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less – O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds – O
• Crawling/Kneeling – O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching – O
• Twisting/Turning – O
• Repetitive Movement – C

• Remote worksite conditions that meet Confluence Health requirements.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

• Unprotected Heights – No
• Heat – No
• Cold – No
• Mechanical Hazards – No
• Hazardous Substances – No
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – No
• Lighting – Yes
• Noise – No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No
• Infectious Diseases – No