Clinical Quality Nurse

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

HSA/FSA

Mental wellness benefits

401K

Discounts on pet/home/auto insurance

Job summary

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is seeking a Clinical Quality Nurse to lead pre-assignment clinical reviews, verify nurse qualifications, and assess patient care plans before in-home care begins. You will ensure nurses are prepared, compliant, and aligned with physician orders while collaborating with clinical leadership.

The role requires an RN/LVN licensed professional with EMR proficiency, strong communication, and exceptional organizational skills to support safe, high-quality home

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Active LVN license.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and web-based tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-assignment clinical reviews with field nurses to assess readiness and appropriateness for assigned patient care.
• Evaluate nurse qualifications, competencies, and current standing to ensure alignment with patient acuity and care requirements.
• Review patient-specific clinical information, including medical history, plan of care, medications, and skilled needs, to ensure accurate understanding prior to care delivery.
• Validate that assigned nurses demonstrate competency and preparedness to safely and effectively implement the physician-ordered plan of care.
• Identify and address potential clinical risks, gaps in knowledge, or mismatches between patient needs and nurse skillset, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Provide clinical guidance and clarification to nurses to support safe, compliant, and high-quality care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, payer, and organizational standards related to patient care and staff competency.
• Accurately document all clinical reviews, findings, and determinations in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership, case management, and scheduling teams to support appropriate patient-staff matching and continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance clinical outcomes and processes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Customer service

Collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

Diploma in nursing

Active LVN license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, daytime business hours (on-site)

Anticipated Pay Range: $27.70 to $33.85 per hour

As a Clinical Quality Nurse, you will play a key role in ensuring every nurse is prepared and aligned with each client's unique needs before in-home care begins. This is a great opportunity for a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for clinical quality to make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive pre-assignment clinical reviews with field nurses to assess readiness and appropriateness for assigned patient care.
• Evaluate nurse qualifications, competencies, and current standing to ensure alignment with patient acuity and care requirements.
• Review patient-specific clinical information, including medical history, plan of care, medications, and skilled needs, to ensure accurate understanding prior to care delivery.
• Validate that assigned nurses demonstrate competency and preparedness to safely and effectively implement the physician-ordered plan of care.
• Identify and address potential clinical risks, gaps in knowledge, or mismatches between patient needs and nurse skillset, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Provide clinical guidance and clarification to nurses to support safe, compliant, and high-quality care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, payer, and organizational standards related to patient care and staff competency.
• Accurately document all clinical reviews, findings, and determinations in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership, case management, and scheduling teams to support appropriate patient-staff matching and continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance clinical outcomes and processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing
• Active LVN license
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and web-based tools
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Why Angels of Care

In addition to our great benefits, we offer a fun and supportive culture rooted in our values of Heart, Advocacy, Love, Outreach, and Speed (HALOS). At Angels of Care, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make an impact while working with dedicated, talented colleagues. We believe in fostering career advancement and providing opportunities for you to expand your skill set, take on new responsibilities, and grow alongside the company.

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans with a generous contribution from AOC
• HSA/FSA
• Mental Wellness Benefits
• 401K
• Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto Insurance
• And more!

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Information

Individuals seeking employment at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.