Registered Nurse, Quality Assurance Coordinator (MLTC)

Nascentia Health•Syracuse, NY

9h•$75,250 - $87,139

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for assisting in overall quality improvement activities for Nascentia Health Options and any of its Subsidiaries. Performance Responsibilities and Standards: Quality Improvement 1. Reviews clinical records. a. Participates in review of chart audits utilizing relevant databases and reports (if applicable) and best practice following policies and procedures b. Reviews client records, orders and other communication for quality and safety of care. c. Analyzes documentation and reports trends to Supervisor. 2. Follows up with staff/management regarding issues identified in review process. a. Assist clinical leadership in working with clinical staff on questions, Uniform Assessment System (UAS) education/clarification, documentation issues, and clinical care interventions. b. Communicates with Supervisor regarding issues or concerns with clients and/or staff. c. Follows up with staff regarding documentation deficiencies and/or discrepancies with UAS and other documentation sources. d. Participates in formal and informal training opportunities for staff. 3. Performs quality improvement activities as assigned. a. Communicates agency policies to staff as needed b. Promotes quality improvement as it relates to the activities of staff in accordance with Nascentias policies and procedures. c. Performs focused audits, based on agency need and as directed by Supervisor in support of positive organizational, MLTC Plan outcomes and regulatory requirements. 4. Maintains knowledge of and adherence to agency policies, procedures, along with quality improvement standards. a. Demonstrates knowledge and use of agency policies and procedures. b. Demonstrates knowledge of quality improvement standards. c. Demonstrates knowledge of Universal Assessment Systems. d. Has a working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance 5. Other expectations. a. Provides excellent customer service. b. Maintains client confidentiality. c. Maintains positive relationships with co-workers, administrative staff, clinical staff, families and other entities. d. Keeps Supervisor informed of problems as they arise. e. Attends meetings and conferences as needed. f. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current New York State licensed Registered Nurse
Excellent organizational skills
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
Ability to work independently and be self directed
Speech, visual, and hearing ability sufficient to express and comprehend written and verbal communication
Ability to sit 90% of the day
Frequent sitting, standing, walking
Pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category III - Employee who rarely has contact with blood and body fluids

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years working in home care preferred
QA/QI experience preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews clinical records
Follows up with staff/management regarding issues identified in review process
Performs quality improvement activities as assigned
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to agency policies, procedures, along with quality improvement standards
Provides excellent customer service
Maintains client confidentiality
Maintains positive relationships with co-workers, administrative staff, clinical staff, families and other entities
Keeps Supervisor informed of problems as they arise
Attends meetings and conferences as needed
Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive Salary [This position is an S03 exempt position with a min-max rate of: $75,250- $87,138.92/annually]
Retention Bonuses
Internal Mentoring Program
401K with generous Employer match
On-Site Gym (free for all employees)
Excellent work/life balance (no rotating shifts, only 2 required holidays per year on a rotating schedule)
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Tuition Reimbursement (BSN after only 6 months of employment!)
Partially funded HSA
Employee Recognition Platform
Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick and Extended Sick Leave
Short/Long term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Much More!