What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Quality Improvement Specialist position at Northeast Arc?
Location: Danvers, MA
Schedule: 8 hours per week, in person
Target Pay: $50.48 - $55.28 hourly
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the individual's experience, education, and internal equity.
Job Summary
At Northeast Arc, our mission is to help people with disabilities become full participants in their communities. The RN Quality Improvement Specialist plays an important role in making that possible. In this position, the RN Quality Improvement Specialist supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of quality assurance and performance improvement activities across the organization. The role is responsible for monitoring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and agency requirements while promoting evidence-based practices and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with leadership, the RN Quality Improvement Specialist collects, analyzes, and reports on data related to quality, client care, and compliance, helping to identify opportunities for improvement and supporting corrective action planning. This position also plays a key role in promoting survey readiness and ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, directly contributing to Northeast Arc's commitment to delivering quality services to those we support.
Responsibilities
Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization with the goal of ensuring that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. Employment at Northeast Arc is more than just a job. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it's the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Keywords: RN, registered nurse, Quality Improvement, Nursing, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Quality
Schedule: 8 hours per week, in person
Target Pay: $50.48 - $55.28 hourly
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the individual's experience, education, and internal equity.
Job Summary
At Northeast Arc, our mission is to help people with disabilities become full participants in their communities. The RN Quality Improvement Specialist plays an important role in making that possible. In this position, the RN Quality Improvement Specialist supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of quality assurance and performance improvement activities across the organization. The role is responsible for monitoring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and agency requirements while promoting evidence-based practices and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with leadership, the RN Quality Improvement Specialist collects, analyzes, and reports on data related to quality, client care, and compliance, helping to identify opportunities for improvement and supporting corrective action planning. This position also plays a key role in promoting survey readiness and ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, directly contributing to Northeast Arc's commitment to delivering quality services to those we support.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and agency requirements, promoting evidence-based practices and quality client outcomes.
- Collect, analyze, and report data related to quality, compliance, client care, and performance improvement initiatives.
- In collaboration with leadership, identify improvement opportunities and support corrective action planning.
- Interpret regulatory requirements, conduct audits, develop corrective action plans, and monitor quality improvement initiatives.
- Analyze clinical and operational data, identify trends, develop recommendations, and implement process improvements.
- Promote survey readiness and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience required, with experience in home health, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, accreditation, education, or performance improvement preferred.
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
- Knowledge of home health regulations, Conditions of Participation, OASIS, quality assurance, and performance improvement principles.
- Strong organizational, critical-thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, electronic medical records, and data management systems.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, learn new software systems, and effectively collaborate with clinical and operational leadership.
- Requires prolonged periods of sitting, telephone use, and review of electronic records. Infrequent light physical effort required.
- Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment.
Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization with the goal of ensuring that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. Employment at Northeast Arc is more than just a job. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it's the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Keywords: RN, registered nurse, Quality Improvement, Nursing, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Quality
Salary : $50 - $55