*Overview*

French Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go [here ](http://www.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital)to www.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital.

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*Responsibilities*

*Job Summary*

The RN Data Analyst is a Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating healthcare services across the

continuum of care within the Cardiac Cath Lab, by monitoring, evaluating and modifying the treatment

plan to achieved optimal patient outcomes. The RN Data Analyst employs critical thinking to integrate

objective data with knowledge gained from initial and ongoing assessment including the objective and

subjective experiences and health care history of each patient. The RN Data Analyst will also use this

critical thinking process to apply the best, evidence based practice and research data to interdisciplinary

care coordination from admission to discharge and transition planning. The RN Data Analyst will

consistently apply the utilization and case management review as required by the Centers for Medicare

and Medicaid (CMS) as well as all other payers using guidelines and rules to reach the correct

admission and continued status determinations. The RN Data Analyst will review clinical documentation

to assess the accuracy, specificity, and completeness of physician and clinical caregiver documentation

and to identify if clinical findings suggest the presence of other conditions that are not explicitly

documented in the patient's health record. The RN Data Analyst will continually evaluate quality, risk

and patient safety to optimize outcomes. The RN Data Analyst will integrate other requirements as

outlined by CMS and The Joint Commission to assure that patient care is provided and documented to

reflect minimum requirements and standards.

*Qualifications*

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years recent full-time experience (subject to other work considerations) in a cardiology or Critical Care unit in a acute care healthcare setting. A combination of education and experience, which provides the above knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
• Current California State licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing is preferred. BSN
• Knowledge of Cath Lab procedures, especially STEMI, TAVR, AICD/ICD.
• Knowledge of Registries such as NCDR/TVT a plus.
  
  

*Pay Range*

$47.82 - $70.15 /hour