The Division of Pediatric Surgery at Stanford University is seeking an experienced Outcomes Research Nurse to track and analyze patient outcomes for all surgical subspecialties within the hospital and support surgical disease research programs under general supervision.  The Outcomes Research Nurse will work closely with the Division Chiefs to track certain procedures, analyze medical charts, and determine causes of complications. The Outcomes Research Nurse will on prepare reports and present finding to the Division Chiefs and assist in developing metrics for improved outcomes. The Outcomes Research Nurse will also actively participate in studying surgical diseases by developing protocols, coordinating multi-site studies, and determining if IRB approval is necessary. The Outcomes Research Nurse will be responsible for preparing for the annual American College of Surgeon’s Verification Program.

Duties include:

• Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.
• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
• Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for program or function
• Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. May also represent the program or function to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies. 
• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.
• May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience required.  
• Experience in studying surgical diseases, developing protocols, and experience in outcomes analysis desired.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. 
• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally use a telephone. 
• Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Occasional evening and weekend hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4121
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: H
• Department URL: http://surgery.stanford.edu/
• Requisition ID: 87977