Perf Im/Com Bsd Lrn Coord/UKHC

Job Title
Perf Im/Com Bsd Lrn Coord/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54959

Working Title
STS Data Coordinator

Department Name
H4030:Performance Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
10

Salary Range
$48,360-81,328/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

ADN

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Repetitive motion.

Shift

Variable but Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); some work from home is allowed.

Job Summary

Quality assessment nurse responsible for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) quality improvement database. This position extracts surgery patient risk factors, surgical process risk factors and patient outcomes after surgery from the electronic medical record and through communication with the patient and family. Will report benchmarking results externally and internally. Will aid the cardiothoracic surgery program director in identifying areas for improvement and drilling down on performance data.

This is primarily a remote position, occasional needs on campus.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

General Surgical Nursing, Electronic Medical Record, Written and Oral Communications, Willingness to learn basic web-based database entry and reporting.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN degree plus five or more years clinical experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
07/13/2026

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