Frederick Health
Location
Frederick County, Maryland
Salary
$77,145 - $112,548 / YEAR
The Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement Nurse monitors services and care delivered to Home Health patients, reviewing documentation like Certifications/Plans of Care for compliance and appropriateness. This role involves conducting chart audits, analyzing data, identifying potential performance improvement projects (PIPs), assisting in their implementation, and educating staff.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent healthcare administration degree, along with three to five years of home health experience and current RN licensure in Maryland or a compact state. Essential attributes include being self-directed, detail-oriented, possessing strong communication skills, and having sound leadership abilities with exceptional comprehension of Home Health regulations.
Seeking a Registered Nurse for this ON-SITE full-time Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Nurse opportunity. Will work Monday - Friday, 8a - 4:30p, 80 hours bi-weekly.
The Quality Assessment / Performance Improvement Nurse is a key member of the Home Health Administrative Team and is responsible for monitoring services and care delivered to patients of Frederick Health Home Care. The Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Nurse will review and compile Home Health Certifications/Plans of Care for appropriateness and compliance, review OASIS and work with outside vendor to coordinate reviews of OASIS, conduct comprehensive chart audits, analyze data, identify potential performance improvement projects (PIPs) and assist in the implementation of the PIPs, follow up and report findings with Home Care Leadership, and educate staff.
This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1.
Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing or bachelor’s degree in health care administration or equivalent with knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties. 2.
Three to five years of home health experience required. 3.
If applicable, must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:
___ Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
___ Geriatric (66+ years)
If applicable, must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/department’s policies and procedures.
Sedentary - Light Work - Lifting up to 15 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes). While work is mostly done sitting, a certain amount of walking or standing is often necessary.
Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.
Category C – NO exposure to blood or body fluids.
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Director of Home Care Operations
Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.
$77,145 - $112,548
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