What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Quality Assessment RN position at Interim HealthCare - North Charleston, SC?
Home Health Quality Assurance (QA) Registered Nurse
Explore a fulfilling career path with a greater sense of purpose. As a Home Health Quality Assurance (QA) Registered Nurse at Interim HealthCare®, you will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care by leading quality improvement initiatives, promoting regulatory compliance, and supporting clinical excellence. Through clinical record reviews, quality audits, staff education, and performance improvement activities, you'll help ensure our patients receive the exceptional care they deserve.
As the nation's first home care company, Interim HealthCare understands the importance of home to the clients and patients we serve. We are currently seeking an experienced Home Health QA Registered Nurse who shares our commitment to quality, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about advancing clinical excellence, mentoring healthcare professionals, and driving positive patient outcomes, you are made for this!
Our Home Health QA Registered Nurses enjoy some excellent benefits:
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$35.00 to $40.00 an hr. DOE
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Flexible work environment
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Make a meaningful impact on patient care and clinical quality
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Family-oriented culture that promotes work-life balance
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Online training, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
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PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits
As a Home Health QA Registered Nurse, here's a big-picture view of what you'll do:
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Lead the agency's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to ensure compliance with company standards, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and applicable federal and state regulations.
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Conduct clinical record audits to evaluate documentation quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to agency policies.
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Review clinical documentation to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and quality of care.
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Collect, analyze, and report quality and performance data to support agency goals and continuous improvement efforts.
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Collaborate with Clinical Managers and agency leadership to develop and implement corrective action plans and quality improvement initiatives.
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Provide education, coaching, and in-service training to clinical staff on documentation standards, regulatory updates, agency policies, and quality initiatives.
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Serve as a clinical resource regarding home health regulations, accreditation standards, evidence-based practices, and quality improvement strategies.
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Assist with survey readiness activities, regulatory audits, and compliance initiatives.
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Participate in Clinical Management Team meetings and provide recommendations based on quality data, audit findings, and performance metrics.
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Partner with leadership to review, develop, and update policies and procedures that promote regulatory compliance and clinical excellence.
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Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement through education, mentoring, and ongoing performance monitoring.
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Maintain compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations while safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI).
A few must-haves for our Home Health QA Registered Nurse:
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
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Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience, including at least one (1) year of recent home health experience.
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Experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI), clinical auditing, or performance improvement activities preferred.
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Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and home health best practices.
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Strong understanding of OASIS documentation requirements and home health clinical documentation standards.
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Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis tools.
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Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to educate, mentor, and collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing regulations, and work independently while supporting interdisciplinary teams.
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Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, continuous learning, and improving the quality of patient care.
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Valid driver's license and current automobile liability insurance if travel is required for the position.
If you're looking for an opportunity to influence clinical excellence, support regulatory compliance, and help shape the future of home health care, we'd love to have you join the Interim HealthCare team.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of healthcare administrative professionals. Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates home care professionals, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of Healthcare Recruiters who are making a positive impact in the lives of others through the meaningful work they do.
Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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