Impactful QI Specialist – Home Health & Hospice

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region; Rutland (VT); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Flexible schedule

Continuing education tuition aid

CEU work courses

Résumé du poste

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region in Rutland, VT, seeks a Quality Improvement Specialist to lead clinical documentation reviews, track quality metrics, and drive performance improvement. This role supports training initiatives and regulates compliance with state and federal standards.

The ideal candidate has a nursing or therapy degree, 3–5 years of home health/hospice experience, and preferred QI background. OASIS certification within the first year is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or therapy.
• Three to five years of home health/hospice experience preferred.
• Prior QI experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain Vermont state licensure; valid driver's license required.
• Pass motor vehicle, child abuse, criminal and adult abuse checks.
• OASIS certification required within first year of employment.

Responsabilités

• Reviews patient records at defined time-points for compliance and accuracy; collaborates with clinicians to ensure up-to-date and properly documented records.
• Analyzes data; identifies trends; develops and assists with Performance Improvement Projects (PIP); prepares plans and reports as needed.
• Collaborates with managers and agency personnel on opportunities related to documentation, processes, and regulations.
• Organizes and maintains resource materials and records; prepares written plans and reports as needed.
• Keeps up-to-date on regulatory changes (OASIS, Coding, QAPI, COPs) at state and federal levels.
• Assists with coordination of and participation in OASIS trainings and staff meetings.
• Assesses learning needs, coordinates learning opportunities with Educator and Clinical Managers, and evaluates training impact.
• Assists with Hospice and Homecare ADRs in accordance with regulations.
• Serves field clinicians as directed.

Formation

Nursing or therapy degree (physical, occupational, speech/language)

Description du poste

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region in Rutland, VT, seeks a Quality Improvement Specialist to lead clinical documentation reviews, track quality metrics, and drive performance improvement. This role supports training initiatives and regulates compliance with state and federal standards.

The ideal candidate has a nursing or therapy degree, 3–5 years of home health/hospice experience, and preferred QI background. OASIS certification within the first year is required.