Outcomes Nurse (RN) – Structural Heart / LAAO (WATCHMAN)

We are seeking an experienced Outcomes Nurse (RN) to support our Structural Heart Program, with a focus on Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedures, including WATCHMAN.

This role is essential to maintaining compliance with CMS-mandated registry requirements, ensuring accurate data reporting, supporting program quality, and sustaining ongoing participation in advanced structural heart therapies and clinical initiatives.

As part of a collaborative and growing Heart & Vascular Outcomes team, this position plays a key role in data integrity, longitudinal patient follow-up, and performance improvement efforts across the LAAO program.

Clinical Data & Outcomes Management

• Review patient charts and abstract clinical data for LAAO/registry reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely data submission in accordance with regulatory and registry requirements
• Coordinate and track longitudinal follow-up data collection across multiple timepoints
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to improve documentation and outcomes
• Support data entry, queries, and analysis for departmental projects and reporting
• Partner with MD leadership to validate data accuracy and integrity

Professional Oversight & Expertise

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of registry definitions, requirements, and best practices
• Participate in registry education, meetings, and professional development
• Collaborate with Health Care Quality, Peer Review Committees, and Health Information Management
• Stay informed on evolving standards in structural heart and electrophysiology-related therapies

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a clinical leader within the Outcomes team
• Work independently while contributing to team goals and deadlines
• Partner with physician champions and service line leaders to drive improvements
• Support cross-coverage and consistency in registry data practices

Reporting & Performance Improvement

• Prepare and present benchmark and outcomes reports to leadership and performance improvement teams
• Identify negative trends and escalate to appropriate stakeholders
• Support research initiatives by collaborating with Clinical Research teams to analyze registry data

SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time, 40-hours per week
• Monday–Friday, business hours with some flexibility
• Hybrid work: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
• Experience in cardiology, electrophysiology, or structural heart procedures preferred
• Familiarity with registry data abstraction and regulatory reporting strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of quality of care and outcomes measurement
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
• Strong time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Comfort with data analysis, reporting, and interdisciplinary collaboration

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Certification and continuing education reimbursement
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Life insurance
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Reimbursement for wellbeing activities including gym membership, equipment, personal trainer, massage and more
• Wellbeing programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health

We strive to be the place where you can build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

All correspondence can be directed to:
Kimberly Jeznach
Healthcare Recruiter
kimberly.jeznach@baystatehealth.org

Education:

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Registered Nurse – State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$83,054.00 – $95,472.00 – $112,923.00

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