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Quality Nurse Specialist | 32hrs, weekdays 8am-5pm| $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Schedule: 4-8hr shifts
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Pay Range
ASN: $35.02-$38.75
BSN: $36.20-$40.05
Job Summary
The Quality & Compliance Registered Nurse (RN) supports the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, compliant, and patient-centered hospice care. This position is responsible for monitoring clinical quality outcomes, conducting audits, supporting regulatory readiness, facilitating performance improvement initiatives, and promoting compliance with hospice regulations and accreditation standards. The Quality & Compliance RN collaborates with hospice leadership and interdisciplinary team members to ensure exceptional care delivery, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
Why Nurses Love This Role
Education
At HopeWest, we believe compassionate care begins with supporting our people. We are committed to building a culture where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered to make a meaningful impact every day.
Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy, we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief — one family at a time.
HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
This position will remain open until filled.
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Schedule: 4-8hr shifts
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Pay Range
ASN: $35.02-$38.75
BSN: $36.20-$40.05
Job Summary
The Quality & Compliance Registered Nurse (RN) supports the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, compliant, and patient-centered hospice care. This position is responsible for monitoring clinical quality outcomes, conducting audits, supporting regulatory readiness, facilitating performance improvement initiatives, and promoting compliance with hospice regulations and accreditation standards. The Quality & Compliance RN collaborates with hospice leadership and interdisciplinary team members to ensure exceptional care delivery, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
Why Nurses Love This Role
- Weekday schedule 8am-5pm
- Meaningful work supporting clinicians
- Mission-driven nonprofit culture
- Supportive and human-centered leadership environment
- Supporting & guiding frontline clinicians
Education
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience required.
- Hospice nursing experience required.
- Experience with hospice quality improvement, compliance, auditing, survey readiness, or regulatory oversight preferred.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.
- Current CPR/BLS certification maintained throughout employment.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or other relevant certification preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation and Colorado state regulations.
- Understanding of hospice quality measures, QAPI requirements, and performance improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of hospice documentation requirements, eligibility criteria, certifications, and recertifications.
- Strong analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret regulations and apply them in operational and clinical settings.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- UMR Health Insurance
- Delta Dental and VSP Vision
- Immediate PTO and medical leave accrual
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement with up to 3% employer match
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
- Additional pay for bilingual fluency
- 15% employee discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery and Heirlooms
At HopeWest, we believe compassionate care begins with supporting our people. We are committed to building a culture where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered to make a meaningful impact every day.
Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy, we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief — one family at a time.
HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
This position will remain open until filled.
Salary : $35 - $39