Nursing Facility Quality Liaison - Full Time - Days

OakBend Medical Center
Richmond, TX, US
Full-time

Responsibilities

The Nursing Facility Quality Liaison will perform monthly, at a minimum, quality inspections to External Nursing Facilities to assure compliance with all regulatory aspects of care and practice.

The Liaison will conduct mock surveys and act as a resource to improve quality care and patient safety, with the ultimate goal of increasing each facility’s CMS star-rating, CASPER ratings, and other quality indicators.

The Liaison will collaborate with the Nursing Facility team members to create a professional and customer-focused environment.

Communication skills and customer engagement will be essential for the success of this position. Travel in a 150 mile radius to various locations.

Occasional overnight trips will be required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION :

High school diploma or GED required; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma / GED education will be considered.

College degree or certification in healthcare management or nursing preferred.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE :

Minimum 1 year facility (nursing home, assisted living & / or memory care) experience with HHSC, CMS, MDS, and Texas State regulatory processes preferred but not required;

MDS experience beneficial.

REQUIRED LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

Valid Driver’s license required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES :

Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Power point required. Basic knowledge of HHSC, MDS, CMS and Texas State regulatory process.

ABOUT OAKBEND :

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950.

The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers.

OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility.

We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

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