Data Analyst RN

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Cardiac Catheter Lab

Req #: 0000261192

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $97,500.00 - $132,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Data Analyst – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Data Analysts become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This Data Analyst role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Data Analyst you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every employee is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

Data Analyst Responsibilities:

• Gathers and facilitates the coordination of patient data in regard to clinical outcomes pertaining to the Cardiovascular Service Line
• Submits data to outside regulatory agencies and national databases
• May be directed to assist other hospitals with data collection at the direction of management
• Ensures accuracy and validity of all data elements abstracted into databases
• Assures data submission deadlines are met
• Analyzes data and identifies opportunities for improving quality of care and documentation affecting registry metrics
• Stays current with changes in data definitions and descriptions
• Oversees the data process for all external databases and reputational scores for CMS, HealthGrades, Leapfrog, STS and NCDR
• Queries data and runs reports to identify opportunities for improvement
• Analyzes data and identifies opportunities for improving quality of care and documentation affecting registry metrics
• Educates physicians, surgeons, PAs, APN s, Perfusionists, Registered Nurses, and Technicians re: documentation opportunities to assist with registry metrics and coding
• Provides support to facilities for performance improvement activities and special projects as needed,
• Assists with building and revising automated reports
• Works in collaboration with other data abstractors to ensure the integrity of the data
• Organizes workflow, function independently and manage own time and work assignments
• Demonstrates interpersonal competencies such as problem-solving, negotiating, and communication
• Maintains professional growth through the utilization of professional organizations, seminars, in-service programs and other self-directed learning activities,
• Demonstrates professionalism with physicians, co-workers and supervisors,
• Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions

To be considered for this Data Analyst opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing, and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. An ASN or Nursing diploma required. If candidate possesses ASN or Nursing diploma, must agree to complete BSN within five years of hire date. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred. At least 2 years clinical experience in assigned specialty area or prior abstraction experience is required.

Cardiac background is preferred.

Preferred experience included utilizing the following systems: EPIC, HVA, 3M, Cardiopulse, Xcelera, and Vizient.

This position offers a 40 hour work week on day shift, Monday - Friday, flexible shift times

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer