What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN QA Home Health position at Amorican Home Health Services?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse - Home Health to join our team. Quality assurance nurses must be knowledgeable in-patient care and home health regulations. This is achieved through hands-on experience providing acute care.
Duties
- Coordinate with various departments to address quality issues and implement solutions
- Prepare and present quality reports to management
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to quality.
- Monitor and evaluate clinical processes to ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
- Conduct audits of patient charts, documentation, and care plans to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Track, analyze, and report quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure readiness for regulatory and accreditation surveys.
- Collaborate with our team to develop, implement and evaluate quality, programs and other ways to continue providing the best care to our patients.
- Review clinical assessments completed upon admission, hospitalization, evaluation, and discharge (OASIS & HIS data).
- Review clinical notes, ensuring the best practices.
- Stay up-to-date on clinical programs, policies, processes and changes
- Interact well with physicians, discharge planners, patient, family, team members and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide direct patient care on occasion, as necessary, to support the team.
Requirements
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, critical care, pain management, and long-term care practices.
- Previous experience in home health setting is advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a home health setting.
- Commitment to providing compassionate care that respects the dignity of each patient.
- Strong experience with audits of patient charts and documentation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.66 - $38.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- El Paso, TX 79935 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- El Paso, TX 79935: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $39