What are the responsibilities and job description for the CQI Nurse position at Infinity Hospice Care?
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Description
The CQI Nurse possesses skills in evaluating the quality of patient care from a policy perspective. This person completes audits on a regular basis and reports findings, which include recommendation for adjustment as necessary. In addition, the CQI Nurse keeps current on all changes through CMS, and/or Joint Commission (if applicable), and reports findings to management.
The ideal candidate will live in Las Vegas. Travel to other office locations will be done regularly.
Responsibilities:
- This person will travel weekly to Reno
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Conducts organized chart review to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
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Responds to deficiencies in a timely manner as directed by management
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Participates in QAPI meetings
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Provides compliance training to staff in the form of QAPI meetings and in-services
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Daily audits of GIP documentation.
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Prepares quarterly and annual CQI reports, and/or following each audit
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Monitors Joint Commission website, as needed
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Conducts Hospice Item Set (HIS) data gathering, encoding and submission to CMS
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Assist with EMR training during onboarding of new staff
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Audit charts, via QA Manager, and provide support for smooth End of Month billing process
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Monitors provider visits and CPT codes
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Oversees survey preparedness activities with DPS and conducts Mock Surveys
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Possess an active RN license in the state of the program’s licensure.
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Flexibility within the position to work in office or remotely.
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Experience as a CQI Nurse preferred.
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Minimum of 2 years hospice experience, preferred.
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Proficient computer skills as well as both written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to multi task with a high level of organizational skills
Salary : $89,000 - $95,000
