RN Data Analyst

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

9/19/2024

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

800002

Job Title:

RN Data Analyst

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The RN Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting complex medical information to support critical program activities including direct patient care, regulatory and accreditation requirements, grant applications, clinical research, publication, and teaching.  This data is reported to regulatory agencies who post this information on a national website for public viewing.  This position is also responsible for data collection and abstraction in the electronic medical record. The RN Data Analyst working under the general direction of the Database Program Manager, is responsible for advanced level system and data projects that require extensive subject and technical expertise.  The RN Data Analyst provides outcome and volume data, quality assurance measures, and other information utilized for budget preparation, quality improvement, quality assurance, data for contracting of services, and provision of patient care. The RN Data Analyst also works with managers of other data systems for research and clinical care purposes as well as databases outside the institution, reporting to the federal accreditation and regulatory agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Abstract and analyze complex medical information for program performance and administrative measures such as outcome trends, practice patterns, protocol compliance, treatment efficacy, population variability, and resource utilization for Medical Directors and Administrators.

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Analyze system data integrity through the development of comprehensive data edits including advanced logical edits of inter-related system data.

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Perform feasibility analyses for proposed advanced level clinical research projects, analyze study design, and develop variable and outcome measure specifications identifying those that require project specific data definitions for researchers.

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Provide subject and technical guidance to statisticians and primary investigators as well as training in clinical research methods and process for clinical staff and administrators.

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Develop and analyze methods and procedures for interpreting, encoding, storing, and retrieving highly precise medical information that exceeds the capacity of existing coding schemes.

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Maintain and facilitate further development of the computerized information system for medical faculty, clinicians, and administrators of the department.

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Maintain and oversee the computerized clinical monitoring, i.e., patient laboratory and medication profiles, patient problem list, and other clinical profiles used by clinicians to provide direct patient care.

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Interpret, synthesize, and classify detailed medical information from patients’ medical records in accordance with program data definitions, hierarchies, and codification/classification schemes for the data system.

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Query data and prepare statistical information for department staff, hospital administration, contracting, medical faculty, and other departments such as Quality Improvement, Regulatory, etc.

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Facilitate integration with other related databases such as Health Link (Epic), Organ Procurement Organization, Tissue Typing, Core Labs, Pathology and more.

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Develop, audit, and implement electronic transfer of patient data to the Federal Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN) and its contracted databases.

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Diagnosing and developing solutions for complex system problems.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduate from a school of nursing with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Required

2 years

relevant experience

Required

2 years

experience working transplant, organ donation, critical care, data/quality, or health informatics

Preferred

Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact

Upon Hire

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Strong analytical skills

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Statistical and computer skills

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Superior attention to detail

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Ability to manage multiple tasks with ease and efficiency

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Knowledge of medical terminology and medical records

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Knowledge of personal computer, PC data systems, and software applications for data research and analysis

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Good communication, problem-solving and organizational abilities

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Ability to work independently and be result oriented

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Capable of interacting with all levels of staff

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Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to promote teamwork and ensure a high degree of internal and external customer satisfaction

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Epic and Crystal Reporting experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.