What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Nurse, RN position at New Century Hospice?
Our Company
New Century Hospice, part of the Gentiva family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters.
Overview
This Quality Assurance Registered Nurse will report directly to the Area Vice President and be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the highest quality of patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous performance improvement within the hospice program.
- Develop, implement, and oversee the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program for hospice services.
- Analyze clinical performance data to identify trends and implement process improvements.
- Conduct audits, chart reviews, and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to hospice regulations and standards.
- Facilitate quality improvement projects and initiatives based on identified areas of need.
- Monitor and report patient outcomes, infection control data, and adverse events.
- Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), The Joint Commission (TJC), National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), and state-specific hospice regulations.
- Stay updated on federal, state, and local regulations and ensure the organization’s policies and procedures align with regulatory changes.
- Prepare and assist in hospice surveys, inspections, and accreditation reviews.
- Collaborate with leadership to implement corrective action plans following compliance reviews.
- Oversee the design and implementation of validation procedures, test plans, and test cases
- Provide guidance and education to clinical staff on quality and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the development and implementation of clinical best practices.
- Support ongoing training initiatives related to quality improvement, infection control, documentation standards, and patient safety.
- Ensure proper documentation practices to meet CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and other regulatory requirements.
- Develop, write, and manage the execution of an overall software test strategy
- Implement and utilize QA tools
- Create and present risk assessments to identify potential risk
- Collaborate with IT to document practice care and documenting in accordance with clinical and quality initiatives
- Work with quality initiative teams to improve care delivery and documentation
- Work closely with nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and hospice aides to promote high-quality patient-centered care.
- Act as a resource for clinical teams regarding hospice best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in case reviews and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to ensure quality goals are met.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree nursing preferred
- RN license in state of practice
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical hospice or palliative care experience
- Experience implementing rapid-cycle improvement techniques that demonstrate material improvements
- Experience with QA measuring and testing
- Working knowledge of quality system requirements
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location
New Century Hospice