Compliance Specialist (In-house) - 2205

CHOT; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOT is seeking a Compliance Specialist (In-house) in Fort Worth, TX to lead hospice quality improvement initiatives and education. The role drives HQRP oversight, staff training, and regulatory compliance across service lines including palliative care and hospice services.

The incumbent will develop curricula, perform data analysis, and coordinate staff orientation while collaborating with executive leadership to ensure infection control and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Nursing with Texas licensure as LVN or RN.
• Demonstrated skill in education program planning/implementation and evaluation.
• Experience in hospice quality measures, improvement, and compliance initiatives.
• 5 years of nursing experience.
• Knowledgeable of hospice regulations and infection control practices.
• Prefer 3+ years hospice leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts needs assessment of clinical staff and adjusts training curriculum.
• Monitors regulatory requirements and best practices for inclusion in training.
• Develops curriculum, presentations and conducts training sessions.
• Coordinates clinical staff orientation and follow-up training.
• Executes the HQRP and data collection, reporting and recommendations.
• Provides guidance on quality management and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assists with compliance activities and maintains knowledge of Home Care software reports.
• Serves as primary resource for infection control issues with leadership.

Skills

Education program planning

Hospice quality measures

Infection control knowledge

Leadership experience

Nursing expertise

Education

Nursing degree

Texas RN/LVN license

Job description

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Compliance Specialist (In-house)

Full Time Fort Worth, TX, US

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.

Co mmunity Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Hospice Quality Improvement Coordinator (In-house)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hospice Quality Improvement Coordinator is a resource for all service lines, including palliative care and hospice services. The role is responsible for the clinical staff education program including learning needs assessment, long range planning for program, curriculum development, presentation and coordination of education program and new hire orientation of clinical staff. The Hospice Clinical Educator is responsible for internally identified quality initiatives and Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) oversight. This role will execute identified compliance initiatives and help ensure regulatory compliance in all service lines. Responsible for assisting with ensuring compliance with the Exposure and Emergency Plans, to ensure the infection control practices of Community Healthcare of Texas utilize the national standards/guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TDHHS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts needs assessment of clinical staff, adjusting training curriculum to meet staff needs
• Monitor current regulatory requirements and best practices and incorporate into clinical training curriculum
• Ensures Development of curriculum, presentations and conducts training
• Coordinate clinical staff orientation and follow up with new staff to reinforce or offer further training
• Coordinate execution of the QAPI plan including the collection of data according to the QAPI plan, compile, track, trend and analyze all data collected (chart audits, DEYTA reports, infection control, complaints, utilization review etc.), prepare reports and make recommendations based on studies and reports.
• Conduct educational activities related to quality management and performance improvement; participate in orientation and staff development activities; participate in new leader orientation related to PI and QA, and coordinate, provide guidance, and develop new goals for all PIP projects
• Assist with compliance related activities as requested and other related duties including: Maintaining knowledge base of Home Care Home Base software in order to produce reports and assist with survey preparation; ADR responses, routine chart audits, etc
• Serve as primary resource for infection control issues with ongoing collaboration with the VP Quality & Compliance, and executive leadership, to include development and revision of policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires degree in Nursing, with licensure to practice in the State of Texas as LVN or RN.
• Demonstrated skill in education program planning/implementation and evaluation required.
• Must have experience in hospice quality and educating staff on hospice quality measures,
• Improvement, and compliance initiatives.
• 5 years of experience in nursing as a nurse required.
• Knowledgeable of hospice regulations and standards.
• Knowledgeable of infection control practices and standards.
• Prefer 3+ years hospice leadership experience.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.