• Identifies patients that meet criteria for entry into the stroke registry, utilizing the admission and discharge reports available.
• Responsible for entering all patients identified.
• Ensures accurate, thorough abstraction of data from the electronic medical record (EMR) into the stroke registry.
• Maintains a concurrent stroke registry (80% of cases closed within 60 days of patient discharge.)
• Performs inter-rater reliability (IRR)/data validation on 10% of all patient records.
• Ensures timely and accurate data submission to the Get With the Guidelines and HFAP.
• Runs stroke registry reports to support the stroke Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) program.
• Ensures that the stroke registry meets requirements for American Stroke Association.
• Ensures patient and hospital privacy and confidentiality are protected.
• Abide by facility HIPAA policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required. Bachelors in healthcare or related field preferred.

• Previous experience as a Stroke Registrar preferred.
• Experienced RN in emergency and stroke areas preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology required.
• Experience with ICD-10 coding preferred.

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology required.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

• NYS Registered Nurse preferred

• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and use of a computer and screen viewing throughout the working day.

BHMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.