QUALITY CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALIST

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Position Summary

The Quality Cardiovascular Specialist assesses, recommends and assists with implementing quality and clinical

performance improvement processes related to the Cardiovascular program. This position will provide clinical expertise

and support to all the departments involved in cardiovascular programs by assisting with applying performance

improvement methodologies and facilitating plans for improvement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.

2. Acts as a resource and collaborates with the Cardiac Care services for performance improvement, regulatory

compliance and the nationally endorsed hospital quality measures.

3. Collaborates with Cardiac Care Services to grow the Cardiac Program and achieve/maintain Cardiac Certification.

4. Accurately abstracts cardiac quality measures and quality measures from medical records for internal and external

measure sets (National and State Registries, TJC, GWTG, and any additional quality programs).

5. Shares data from the abstractions with those responsible for the cardiac programs and within the organization

performance teams.

6. Leads performance improvement activities to achieve cardiac metrics and goals.

7. Acts as a consultant, educator, resource person and facilitator throughout the organization utilizing clinical

expertise to enhance the WPH cardiac program.

8. Remains abreast of all evidence-based and best practices as it relates to cardiac care.

9. Performs/facilitates review of clinical quality of care issues through investigation, tracking, and initiation of

provider interventions.

10. Participates in the development of formal and informal education for the clinical staff and community.

11. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid and reliable data entry.

12. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field required. If an RN must have a BSN. Master’s Degree preferred.

• 3 years clinical experience required as RN, NP, PA, RT, RVT, or RCIS credentials.

• Experience in data abstraction experience in one or more of the following registries: CathPCI, ACTION,

NSTEMI, ICD, TVT, LAAO, PVI, SCPC-CP, Afib Ablation, STEMI, NYS DOH, STS.

• Receive Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification either CV-BC or CVRN within 3 years from start date.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Core Competencies

• Teamwork and collaboration are essential, as is the ability to work independently to complete tasks.

• Excellent communication skills are required with all team members including, but not limited to, Senior Staff and

Administration, Physicians, Nurses, Clinical Staff.

• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are required.

• Must be able to plan and remain organized with multiple tasks due.

• Demonstrates ability to work independently and remotely.

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may

be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the

hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the

hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

• Ability to remain in stationary position 90% of the time.

• Constantly utilizes/operates computer to access information.

• Able to communicate/ teach physicians and other hospital employees quality issues, best practices, and regulatory

requirements.

Primary Population Served

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☐Neonatal (birth – 28 days) ☐Patients with exceptional communication needs

☐Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) ☐Patients with developmental delays

☐Pediatric (1 – 12 years) ☐Patients at end of life

☐Adolescent (13 – 17 years) ☐Patients under isolation precautions

☐Adult (18 – 64 years) ☐Patients with cultural needs

☐Geriatric (> 65 years) ☐All populations

☐Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities ☒ Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs

of White Plains Hospital.