Hospice Quality RN

• Elicits recommendations regarding continuous improvement of quality and patient safety programs from staff and develops recommendations for improvement,
• Encourages reporting of occurrences without fear of reprisal.
• Investigates all occurrences.
• Leads root cause analyses.
• Leads the implementation and monitoring of quality, patient safety and performance improvement programs.
• Develops and leads Performance Improvement education programs for all staff, including management development programs/ Ensure facility and system-wide learning around Performance Improvement
• Supports all departments/units with identifying performance improvement initiatives for each calendar year.
• Oversees data collection, chart abstraction and reporting activities as necessary.
• Responsible for Quality measures identification and reporting.
• Responsible for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) reports and preparation for monthly Quality Outcomes Committee meetings
• Incorporates information learned from tracer and survey activities into Performance Improvement programs
• Utilizes system-wide and facility-wide dashboards to track Quality & Safety activities
• Liaison to clinical departments identifying and assessing problems and monitoring actions.

*Requirements*

• Valid nursing license (RN) in good standing with state licensing board.
• Proven experience in hospice & palliative medicine or related fields such as critical care, ICU, emergency medicine, or medical-surgical units.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Nursing and minimum of two (2) years of experience in Quality Assessment, Patient Safety or Performance Improvement, required.
• Knowledge of and experience with data, analysis and reporting.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
• Excellent communication skills for triage calls, family education sessions, case management coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and aseptic techniques essential for safe patient care delivery.
• Ability to work independently in home settings while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $112,484.00 - $138,984.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person