Quality Assurance Nurse - Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

QAPI Nurse Coordinator - Hospice - Registered Nurse

• MUST HAVE QUALITY ASSURANCE / PROCESS IMPROVEMENT EXPERIENCE WITH A HOSPICE AGENCY

CorsoCare Hospice, N. Canton, OH

At CorsoCare we offer :

Employee First Benefits :

Employee First Culture - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!

JOB SUMMAR Quality Assurance Nurse :

A professional who assists the Director / Administrator with the development and ongoing administration of the Quality Assessment / Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

QUALIFICATIONS Quality Assurance Nurse :

RESPONSIBILITIES Quality Assurance Nurse :

Understands and adheres to established Hospice policies and procedures.

Understands and promotes principles of continuous QAPI.

Responsible for the orientation of new staff to Hospice's QAPI program.

Assists in the planning and consultative needs of staff.

Assists in the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures which meet Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation standards and state and local laws.

Participates in studies and other administrative functions as assigned.

Serves as a role model for all colleagues by setting an example of high standards in dress, conduct, cooperation and job performance.

Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.

Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality; fulfills job related requirements without regard to time involved.

Serves as a resource person to employees.

Investigates and reports any problem relating to patient care and / or employee well-being.

Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles or unusual occurrence to the Director / Manager of Patient Services.

Attends pertinent continuing education programs other than routine in-services and shares information with staff.

Assists in the development of QAPI activities with appropriate data collection, aggregation, analysis, taking action and reporting of results according to Hospice's QAPI plan.

Reviews patient medical records for compliance with federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards and Hospice policies and guidelines.

Chairs QAPI committee; prepares QAPI reports / minutes of meetings; forwards report according to QAPI plan.

Assists in the identification of goals and related patient outcomes.

Coordinates, participates and reports activities and outcomes.

Other duties as assigned by the Director / Administrator

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