Hybrid Registered Nurse, Quality Assurance Coordinator at Nascentia Health

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 Nascentia�s 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.
• Minimum 2 years working in home care preferred.
• QA/QI experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self directed.

Physical Requirements:

• 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

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Salary [This position is an S03 exempt position with a min-max rate of: $72,415-$83,922/annually] with:

• 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!

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About Nascentia Health:

Nascentia Health is leading the way in home care, post acute care and long-term community health. A healthcare system without walls, Nascentia is an innovator in the concept of healthcare, truly focused on the patient as a whole. By serving people in their homes, Nascentia Health is able to provide true holistic care. We can address immediate needs, help support positive long term medical and lifestyle choices that provide for better outcomes, leverage cutting edge in-home care technologies, and help avoid unnecessary visits to busy healthcare facilities.

Our employees are our greatest asset. They work hard every day to make our system amazing and are dedicated to our mission of being the premier home and community-based care system for the regions we serve. We want everyone to love what they do, be excited about coming to work, and take pride in being part of our team.

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Nascentia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Employment is contingent upon negative results of a pre-hire drug screen and background check