Registry Abstraction Nurse, Cardiac/Stroke

Highmark Health

. Perform clinical review and data abstraction of patient records to support compliance with nationally recognized quality initiatives and clinical process improvement and patient safety initiatives .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $44 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical review and data abstraction, particularly for cardiovascular patients, while ensuring compliance with quality initiatives and maintaining confidentiality. Proficient in data reporting and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams in a remote work environment.

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Current RN LicensureData Abstraction for Cardiovascular RegistriesData Reporting RequirementsOrganizational SkillsHIPAA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Clinical ReviewData AbstractionData EntryData ImportsData ExportsReport RunningPrioritization of Data ElementsProductivity StandardsAccuracy StandardsStroke Data Abstraction

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInter-Disciplinary CollaborationOrganizational SkillsTeamworkEducation Seeking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeElectronic Medical Record SystemsMainframes

Certifications & Qualifications

Current State of PA RN LicensureMulti-State Licensure through eNLC

Industry Keywords

Cardiovascular PatientsQuality InitiativesClinical Process ImprovementPatient Safety InitiativesData Security Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform clinical review and data abstraction of patient records to support compliance with nationally recognized quality initiatives and clinical process improvement and patient safety initiatives
Abstract key clinical findings accurately and in a timely manner and perform direct data entry into an aggregate database
Identify outliers, record them appropriately, and seek clarification as needed
Perform system functions such as data imports, exports, and report running
Participate in ongoing inter-rater reliability activities to ensure accuracy of data abstraction
Communicate with physicians and staff to seek clarification and provide education as needed
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School/GED
Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
3 years working with cardiovascular patients
3 years of strong professional, organizational, communication and inter-disciplinary collaboration skills required to effectively work with all levels of the hospital, including physicians, nursing and support departments
Working knowledge of data reporting requirements for the various participating registries
Able to participate in prioritization of data elements and contribute to workflows for data collection activities
Meets established productivity and accuracy standards
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to perform well with team in a remote work environment
Ability to meet deadlines and appropriately prioritize work for self
Seeks education and training opportunities as needed to maintain skillset
Maintains strict confidentiality in all aspects of work
Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Preferred: 1 year performing medical record review and data abstraction for cardiovascular registries
Preferred: Proficient in the use of computer systems to include Microsoft Office, mainframes and the electronic medical record
Stroke data abstraction experience highly preferred
Compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, company policies, federal and state laws, and training requirements