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Job Description​

Nurse Abstractor – Neurosurgery Clinic

**BJC Health System / Saint Luke’s Health System** is seeking a highly motivated and independent Nurse Abstractor to join our Neurosurgery clinic. This critical role ensures patient safety and operational excellence by overseeing the clinical scheduling process through advanced medical record review and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Position Overview

The Nurse Abstractor serves as a clinical subject matter expert, utilizing advanced critical thinking and nursing knowledge to manage complex scheduling for hospital patients across the Saint Luke’s Health System (SLHS). This role is self-directed, requiring a professional who can function autonomously while acting as a primary agent for patient safety and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

+ **Strategic Scheduling & Planning:** Assess and develop comprehensive scheduling plans for neurosurgical procedures. Ensure patients are scheduled with the appropriate provider, at the correct location, and at the optimal day and time.

+ **Safety & Resource Evaluation:** Review each scheduling plan with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safest environment for the patient. Evaluate the clinical resources necessary to perform designated procedures safely.

+ **Clinical Abstraction:** Review and summarize pertinent medical records to identify risk factors and ensure all necessary clinical data is available for the care team prior to procedures.

+ **Process Improvement:** Regularly participate in the evaluation and refinement of scheduling processes to enhance service excellence and patient safety standards.

+ **Leadership & Training:** Delegate tasks appropriately to support staff and oversee the training and orientation of new employees within the department once their initial orientation is complete.

+ **Multidisciplinary Collaboration:** Maintain clear communication with surgeons, inpatient teams, and various SLHS departments to facilitate seamless care transitions.

Qualifications

+ **Licensure:** Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

+ **Skills:** Demonstrated expertise in clinical abstraction, advanced critical thinking, and professional communication.

+ **Experience:** Previous experience in neurosurgery, surgical scheduling, or clinical data abstraction is highly preferred.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

2 years

Registered Nurse - Various

Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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