RN, Home Health Quality Clinical: PT Days

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

About The Position

Performs concurrent multidisciplinary reviews of patient care using comprehensive quality review criteria to collect data on the quality and appropriateness of care. Compiles and organizes data into meaningful reports for evaluation and serves as a resource for assigned functions to facilitate quality activities. Promotes the development and enhancement of total quality systems. The role reviews patient care and accompanying documentation, applies selected screening criteria, prioritizes quality-of-care issues, and reports immediate needs when necessary. It supports performance improvement and the Risk Management program through data management, reporting, and follow-up. The position also manages quality information in assigned databases, monitoring functions, and registries, including data entry, validation, and required reporting.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
Valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and insurability under Firelands' auto policy.
Must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work cooperatively with others, educate effectively, and influence appropriate actions to effect positive change.
Ability to use a personal computer and various software applications to manage information.
Ability to maintain data and records in a neat and orderly manner.
Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

Review patient care and accompanying documentation using selected screening criteria.
Prioritize quality-of-care issues and report immediate needs when necessary.
Assist with developing criteria-based evaluation tools.
Identify opportunities to improve patient care and ensure appropriate reporting and follow-through with physicians, nursing, and ancillary services.
Support the Quality Program as it relates to performance improvement.
Communicate ideas clearly and provide timely reports.
Provide support and data-management functions for the Risk Management program.
Display data effectively to communicate information and facilitate evaluation.
Manage quality information in assigned databases, monitoring functions, and registries, including data input, validation, and required reporting.
Use judgment and problem-solving to assess situations, consider alternatives, and choose appropriate courses of action when guidelines or precedents are absent.
Follow up responsively on matters requiring additional attention and contact appropriate personnel through the proper communication channels.
Maintain consistent performance and progress on special projects, demonstrating initiative and flexibility in scheduling.