Burn Registrar & Quality Improvement Nurse (QI) (Clinical Data Analyst), Full Time, Day

Job Title: Burn Registrar & Quality Improvement Registered Nurse (Clinical Data Analyst)

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Burn Surgeons Practice

Req #: 48138

Status: Salary

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $100,000 — $130,000

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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.

JOB OVERVIEW :

The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (formerly Saint Barnabas Medical Center) is the only state-certified burn treatment facility in New Jersey, and one of the largest in North America. With 12 intensive care beds and an 18-bed step-down unit for less critically injured patients. The Burn Center provides expert care for patients of all ages. We are seeking a New Jersey licensed Registered Nurse as a Burn Registrar & Quality Improvement Analyst. To maintain the hospital’s Burn Registry by collecting, correlating, analyzing and inputting data into the computerized registry. This role ensures accurate data collection, supports quality compliance initiatives, and contributes to research for the Burn Center. The position also involves monitoring and analyzing clinical indicators to drive performance improvement.

QUALIFICATION :

• Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required.
• Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Complete American Burn Association (ABA) registry database training

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

REQUIRED :

• Proficient with computer use and data entry required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to interpret complex data and devise effective quality improvement strategies
• Experience in database management and a high level of comfort with software like Excel, which is essential for data collection and reporting
• Experience with clinical quality improvement or performance improvement preferred
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in Burn, ICU, or trauma required
• Knowledge of ABA standards and Burn Registry processes preferred.
• Attend American Burn Association registry related meetings
• Monitor and analyze Quality Improvement indicators: infection rates, morbidity, mortality, etc. Lead weekly/monthly QI meetings. Identify trends and opportunities for improvement and develop action plans with the burn leadership team.
• Review EMR and abstract data for the ABA registry. Maintain data accuracy and completeness. Ensure timely entry for internal and external reporting. Prepare reports and scorecards for internal review and regulatory compliance. Support data submission to the ABA National Burn Repository and preparation for verification site visits.
• Monitor and analyze QI indicators: infection rates, morbidity, mortality, etc. Lead weekly/monthly QI meetings. Identify trends and opportunities for improvement and develop action plans with the burn leadership team.
• Support investigators with data requests for studies or publications. Participate in hospital-wide QI initiatives and represent the burn unit on system committees when needed.
• Educate nursing and clinical staff on quality metrics, documentation standards, and best practices. Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the burn unit.
• Successful completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC)

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Day Shift
• 37.5 hours weekly

Other Duties:
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering 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 have a unique impact on 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer