The Department of Quality and Safety is responsible for health system-wide performance improvement and quality and patient safety management. Through close interaction with primary and specialty care physicians, the department promotes the highest quality of patient care and patient safety.
The position of Pediatric Surgical Clinical Nurse Reviewer is responsible for abstracting selected surgical cases following the criteria proscribed by the American College of Surgeons National Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP). This is accomplished through high quality clinical screening, data compilation, documentation, and entry of eligible surgeries into the ACS NSQIP database. This position requires a high level of clinical judgment, creativity, organization, clinical reasoning, and priority setting. The candidate must possess some statistical knowledge to analyze risk-adjusted data and have experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point to organize the data into comprehensive presentations for faculty, staff, and hospital leadership.
The Pediatric Surgical Clinical Nurse Reviewer will work closely with a designated physician in the pediatric surgical service. The Pediatric Surgical Clinical Nurse Reviewer combines clinical knowledge of health care delivery systems with current quality performance improvement tools and techniques to promote excellence in clinical and surgical outcomes at UCDMC.
Apply By Date: March 15th, 2026, by 11:59pm
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Five (5) years recent experience in pediatric acute care, ED, ICU, NICU or surgical nursing.
- Valid California RN license at the time of hire, without restrictions.
- Must attain NSQIP certification following completion of training and maintain annual recertification
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Experience and skills to abstract a high volume of surgical cases, maintain abstraction schedule, and perform data analysis of outcomes to identify trends and/or opportunities for improvement.
- Computer and internet skills and experience with intermediate to advance level of experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), familiarity with electronic health record systems.
- Clinical chart review and abstraction experience.
- Demonstrated experience and skills to work collaboratively (through past work experience) with physicians and clinical department chairs.
- Experience and skills to perform statistical analyses and present complex clinical data and information in clear and concise formats.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Strong communication skills to communicate information and data publicly in front of physicians, department chairs, physician champions, and hospital leadership.
- Demonstrated skills to facilitate clinical and administrative problem solving through performance improvement teams and work groups.
- Knowledge and skills to use mathematics and statistical methods, qualitative analyses, evaluative techniques, and business planning.
- Knowledge of performance improvement evaluation methods, tools, and techniques of problem-solving and change management when using the tools and techniques to implement changes identified through performance improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Nursing degree
- CPHQ
- BSN
- Recent experience in pediatric acute care, ICU, or surgical nursing Database data entry and/or management experience.
- Quality improvement or patient safety knowledge and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- 70% - Data Collection and Analysis
- 10% - Pediatric NSQIP Champion
- 10% - ACS Pediatric NSQIP Participation
- 5% - Leadership / Adapting to Change
- 5% - Engagement with Patients, Families, and Staff
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $111,400.00 - $229,800.00
- Salary Frequency: Annual
- Salary Grade: 230
- UC Job Title: QLTY IMPV HC SPEC 4 HX
- UC Job Code: 004916
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): M-F; 0800-500pm
- Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
- Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
Benefits
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- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Physical Demands
- Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Occasional overtime will be necessary.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging
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As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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University of California- Davis Health
$111,400.00
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
Mar 06, 2026