Quality Systems Manager - CMHC
About The Position
The Quality Systems Manager, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Director of Home Care, is responsible for the management of Children's Mercy Home Care's (CMHC) clinical quality, risk management, infection control, and clinical documentation program. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, education and oversight of the quality improvement, quality assurance, infection control, risk management, and clinical documentation improvement (including coding and 485 billing activities) within the department. This position supports the organization's mission to continuously improve the quality and service of clinical care in the hospital and in Children's Mercy Home Care. At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and
- 5-7 years experience
- One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
- One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
- RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
- Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provide Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree Preferred
- Certification in Quality Improvement or Risk Management Preferred
- Certification in Infusion or Infection Control Preferred
Responsibilities
- Administers performance improvement methodology and data analysis to assist and guide Children's Mercy Home Care directors, managers, and staff in the performance improvement and assurance activities in the agency.
- Establishes, coordinates, and maintains a program for risk management and infection control which encompasses written guidelines and protocols to provide for the safety of patients and staff.
- Administers the oversight of diagnostic clinical coding and clinical billing activities as specified through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and other payers.
- Represents Children's Mercy Home Care in management and leadership functions.
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
- Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
