Michigan Trauma Quality Improvement Program Clinical Reviewer

• The MCR’s chief responsibility is to work collaboratively with the trauma program registry staff, clinical staff, and the trauma program manager to collect and submit reliable data to MTQIP in a timely manner.

• Position is to augment the trauma registrar position in performing work that is required in addition to what current staff is capable of performing. This position is being created because the MTQIP data burden has increased in volume and complexity.

• The MCR is required to independently manage their case load and report data to MTQIP according to established standards and deadlines. This is accomplished through high-quality data compilation, validation, documentation, and entry into the trauma registry on all MTQIP eligible patients.

• Works collaboratively with trauma registry personnel to develop and implement standard practices, policies, and procedures that support effective and efficient capture of data that are valid and reliable.

• Must be on-site and interact with the clinical team through rounding, direct face-to-face contact, telephone/media, and trauma program meetings.

• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects as requested by the MTQIP Coordinating Center.

• Attends consortium-wide meetings and data abstractor meetings as a representative of the institution, acting as a resource regarding the consortium within their institution, maintaining regular contact with MTQIP surgical champion(s) and other members of the trauma team at the institution, preparing for and being available for site audits by the MTQIP Coordinating Center, resolving data discrepancies, and responding to the MTQIP Coordinating Center requests in a timely fashion.

• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• The MTQIP Clinical Reviewer must work under the supervision of the Trauma Program Manager and/or Trauma Medical Director within the trauma program.
• The MTQIP Clinical Reviewer selection and hiring must be at the discretion of the Trauma Program Manager and/or Trauma Medical Director.
• This new position is not meant to replace any current trauma registry staff. It is being created to fulfill work that is required IN ADDITION to what registry staff currently perform.
• This position is a required position for participation in MTQIP which fulfills the American College of Surgeons requirement that each trauma center must use a risk-adjusted benchmarking system to measure performance and outcomes (Criterion Deficiency 15-5).

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Michigan RN license
• Five years minimum of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) or equivalent (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant); trauma experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as working knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and trauma registry applications.
• ICU or ER experience

Preferred:

• Previous experience with data abstraction from medical records, and or analyzing and interpreting processes of care and clinical outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computers and hospital information systems
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills
• Proper handling of highly sensitive or confidential information
• ACLS, BLS, TNCC
• Topic within a year of hire.