What are the responsibilities and job description for the QAPI/Nurse Educator position at Sunset Hospice?
Looking to work for a hometown hospice? Sunset Hospice is committed to making a difference in every patient at the end of life. We value quality over quantity, always putting our patients and families first, and doing the simple extras that a hospice should provide. With our tranquility & holistic complementary programs, each patient gets the best of both. If caring for end-of-life patients is your passion, we are what you are looking for.
We are currently searching for a QAPI/Nurse Educator for our Boutique Hospice.
The QAPI role will be responsible for assuring compliance with relevant federal, state, local, and accrediting body standards and requirements; performing chart audits, QAPI projects, and providing education as needed. This person is responsible for developing audit reports, communicating findings and making recommendations for process improvements. They take part in the assessment, development and evaluation of education and training activities that enhance the performance, professional development, and continuing competence of hospice and palliative care clinicians as well as participating in the development and execution of innovative education programs and initiatives that advance the mission of Sunset Hospice.
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Specific responsibilities include:
- Assists in development of organizational wide QAPI program by leading clinical Directors and staff to identify their concerns with care issues and to identify areas for improvement. The program includes but are not limited to clinical outcomes, internal process measures and family satisfaction.
- Independently create data and tools to capture changes in quality processes and to utilize critical judgment to prioritize action steps for quality improvement.
- Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Executive Director, Management Team and Governing Body informed of the operation and progress of audit efforts.
- Conducts regular audits of patient records, clinical systems and documentation to assure compliance with policies and procedures and regulatory bodies.
- Ensures proper reporting of violations or potential violations to necessary management staff.
- Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures and develop and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations
- Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
- Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.
- Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
- Establishes and provides direction and management of the compliance Hotline.
- Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the Compliance Hotline; (b) heightened awareness of Standards of Conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
- Works with the Human Resources Department and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.
- Monitors the performance of the Compliance Program and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.
We offer an excellent salary with a comprehensive and generous benefits package including 10 paid holidays, paid time off, health and dental insurance.
* Salary is commensurate with experience and licensure level *
Applicants must meet all state licensing requirements and possess a valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $37.00 - $52.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $37 - $52
