Performance Improvement Consultant

Genesis Healthcare System

18h

About The Position

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Position Details: Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Department: Hospice Overview of Position: Participates actively in the performance of quality improvement, CQI, and IOP activities; coordinates the educational needs of staff related to clinical, regulatory, accreditation, risk management, and competency requirements.

Requirements

BSN or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and current Ohio RN License.
Two years clinical experience with one year in home care/hospice.
Experience in performance improvement activities.
Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, facilitation, conflict resolution and investigative skills.
Demonstrates excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Exhibits high level of analytical ability to handle complex problem solving and analyses o data related to deliver services.
Has knowledge of clinical documentation protocols, health regulations and standards.
Must have valid drivers license and provide proof of auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Provides input regarding staff performance, productivity, and problems/needs.
Communicates risk-relevant QI reports and identifies areas for improvement.
Collects and analyzes benchmarking data.
Coordinates medical record review to assure completeness and compliance with program policies and accepted standards or practice.
Coordinates the development of documentation forms, assuring compliance with applicable standards.
Identifies modifications to standards, protocols and procedures to assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Maintains knowledge of industry trends and communicates to appropriate staff; demonstrates knowledge of care requirements for all patients served.
Conducts and monitors orientation of new personnel.
Serves as chairperson of department’s Compliance Committee which includes the operation and monitoring of the Agency’s Compliance Program.
Develops and distributes written standards of conduct, policies and procedures that promote Agency’s commitment to compliance.
Addresses specific area for potential fraud such as claims development and submission and financial relationships with physicians and other health care professionals.
Assists with supervisor call as needed.
Performs other functions as assigned.
Addendum for additional duties for Hospice Triage Nurse