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

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse to serve as a Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) Coordinator for its Hospice unit at the Edgewood, Kentucky campus. Under the direction of Hospice management, the coordinator implements an ongoing, comprehensive, integrated quality performance improvement program that is patient-centered, data-driven, outcome-based, and meets CMS requirements. The coordinator serves as a clinical resource and consultant to the Hospice Program and QAPI Committee, and acts as a change agent and teacher in clinical practice, clinical documentation, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. The role creates and provides QAPI education through educational events, one-on-one consultation, bulletin board displays, and other methods. Associates are expected to demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy toward patients, families, visitors, and colleagues, regardless of cultural background. The position is regular, scheduled for 32 hours per week, and works first shift.

Requirements

RN with licensure in the state(s) of practice.
If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence.
Obtain 30 CEUs biannually, including all state-required courses.
Valid driver's license.
Three years of experience in an acute care environment.
Knowledge of state and federal hospice care regulations.
Knowledge of SEMC policies and procedures.
Organization skills.
Communication skills.
Human relations skills.
Basic statistical and spreadsheet knowledge.

Responsibilities

Implement an ongoing, comprehensive, integrated quality performance improvement program that is patient-centered, data-driven, outcome-based, and meets CMS requirements.
Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to the Hospice Program and QAPI Committee.
Act as a change agent and teacher in clinical practice, clinical documentation, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Create and provide QAPI education through educational events, one-on-one consultation, QAPI bulletin board displays, and other methods.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in encounters with patients, families, visitors, and employees.