What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Specialist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Quality Improvement
- Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM/Days
- Job ID: 163749
UnityPoint at Home - Urbandale, IA
Quality Specialist
Full Time - 1.0 FTE
Day Shift - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Overview
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
- Lead Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to implement data-driven quality improvement strategies using structured methodologies, focusing on infection control, clinical metrics, and patient experience.
- Conduct Clinical Data Analysis Perform in-depth analysis of clinical and patient experience metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and guide strategic decision-making.
- Ensure Clinical Documentation Accuracy and Compliance Conduct timely chart audits, review OASIS documentation, and provide education to staff on regulatory standards to ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, accreditation, and state licensing requirements.
Education:
- Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses
- Home care and/or hospice case managment experience.
- Current license to practice nursing in the applicable state for Registered Nurse
- COS-C or HCS-O certification must be obtained within 12 monts of hire date.
- Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state recruitment
- Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
