Registered Nurse; RN - Clinical Abstraction Specialist - PRN

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Abstraction Specialist - PRN

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

The primary function for this position is to ensure timely collection, analysis and communication of clinical data for chart abstracted measures, registries, accreditations and certifications as identified by the organization.

• Responsible for abstraction, analysis, and submission of data to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, CMS conditions of participation, payor requirements, and medical staff bylaws.
• Identifies and communicates patterns and trends of data and opportunities for improvement to site based teams and quality leaders.
• Serves as a subject matter expert to site teams regarding individual measures and data definitions.
• Participates in data verification and validation to ensure accuracy, integrity and inter-rater reliability of all data elements.
• Participates in quality improvement activities that will promote patient safety and address opportunities identified in the abstraction, analysis or synthesis process.
• Participates in ongoing education to ensure application of current data definitions.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older) (selected)
• Not applicable to this position.

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing or other Clinical area

• Masters Degree
• Same as above

• Registered Nurse (licensure required)
• CPHQ (preferred)

Minimum Years and Type of Experience in abstraction: 3-5 years.

• EPIC
• Microsoft Office including Excel

• QMR, data abstraction, EPIC chart review and analysis
• Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

Seniority level:
Not Applicable |

Employment type:

Full-time | Job function:
Health Care Provider | Industries:
Wellness and Fitness Services;
Hospitals and Health Care