Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Coordinator Hospice

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Edgewood, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The QAPI Coordinator under the direction of Hospice management is responsible for implementing an on-going, comprehensive, integrated, quality performance improvement program. This program is patient-centered, data driven and outcome-based which meets the CMS requirements. The coordinator acts as a clinical resource and consultant to the Hospice Program and QAPI Committee. The QAPI/Education Coordinator acts as a change agent and teacher in the areas of clinical practice, clinical documentation and compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. Creates and provides Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement education through educational events, one-one consultation, QAPI bulletin board displays and other methodologies. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

RN with licensure in the state(s) of practice.
Obtain 30 CEUs biannually, including all state required courses.
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of state and federal hospice care regulations
SEMC policies and procedures
Organization skills
Communication skills
Human Relations skills
Basic statistical and spreadsheet knowledge
3 years of experience in acute care environment
3 years of experience in hospice care as a case manager or clinical team leader.

Nice To Haves

If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence.

Responsibilities

Implementing an on-going, comprehensive, integrated, quality performance improvement program that is patient-centered, data driven and outcome-based and meets CMS requirements.
Acting as a clinical resource and consultant to the Hospice Program and QAPI Committee.
Acting as a change agent and teacher in the areas of clinical practice, clinical documentation and compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Creating and providing Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement education through educational events, one-one consultation, QAPI bulletin board displays and other methodologies.
Demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.