Compassionate Care Home Health. People. Possibilities. Purpose. Passion.

Compassionate Care Associates know that there is no substitute for a meaningful career. We take pride in knowing the world is a better place because of what we do, and we feel fortunate to be part of a family that is unified in this commitment. We get the chance to learn every day, the opportunity to grow, and the ability to help others. At Compassionate Care, it is about treating our patients and each other like family.

Quality Assurance Nurse

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Analyze appropriate service utilization, and staff education with the goal of maximizing quality and cost efficiency of health care services

Monitors and evaluates clinical documentation, including OASIS, Plan of Care, and other documentations (Start of Care, Resumption of Care, Follow-up, Transfer and or Discharge) for accuracy and consistency in compliance with established criteria

Maintains current knowledge and understanding of accreditation of DC & federal regulations governing home health agencies

Collaborates and acts as a resource for quality and regulatory issues with the DON, Intake specialist, Care Coordinators and field clinical team

Develops plans of actions targeted for Quality Assurance Performance Improvement, Emergency Disaster Preparedness Programs, Infection Prevention and Control Program and other improvement plans

Responds to the Plan of Corrections

Responsible for the Key Performance Indicators established by the administrator

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Tracheostomy care, intravenous therapy, and other specialized skills.

Demonstrated expertise with strategic planning, leading teams and project management

Ability to interpret data and related information, and discern trends and tendencies, as well as determine appropriate course of action

Ability to work as part of team

REQUIREMENTS:

Registered Nurse license, BSN preferred

3 years of quality assurance in the home health field

Versed with OASIS review, coding and transmission

Working knowledge of CMS and other DHCF regulations

Knowledge of clinical and professional standards of practice in Home Health

Proficient Excel and reporting skills

Proficient computer technical skills (utilizing various software)