Nursing QA & Performance Improvement Coordinator

KabaFusion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

Wellness program

Learning programs

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

KabaFusion is seeking a Nursing Quality Assurance Coordinator to oversee the agency's quality assurance and performance improvement program, collaborating with nursing and pharmacy teams. Responsibilities include patient education for new nursing patients, audits of medical records, data collection and compliance with regulations.

The role supports accreditation activities, prepares educational programs, and maintains documentation of all quality improvement actions, with opportunities to lead

Qualifications

• RN or LVN licensed in the practicing state.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience.
• Minimum two years in clinical record audits, care plan development, or QI audit functions.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical record audits and review nursing documentation to support quality improvement.
• Collect, analyze and report data for agency programs and services.
• Assist with assessment of compliance with state regulations, licensing status and ACHC accreditation.
• Support preparation for accreditation and certification surveys, involving staff at all levels.
• Coordinate educational activities related to the quality assurance/performance improvement program for all employees.
• Lead quality improvement/PI teams and maintain documentation of all team activity.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding quality improvement and documentation.
• Orient new employees on documentation and improvement processes.
• Ensure timely completion of all agency quality improvement activities.
• Coordinate quarterly reporting functions and write report summaries.
• Create and manage Plan of Treatment/Plan of Care documents, track recertifications, and monitor documentation submissions by nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the Intake team to track annual consent logs and follow up with nursing staff and patients.
• Maintain patient census and discharge records in the Computer System.
• Perform chart audits for active and discharged patients each quarter.
• Provide virtual or in-person initial patient education for new nursing patients at hospital or patient home.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Documentation accuracy

Self-direction

Team collaboration

Education

Active RN/LVN license

Job description

KabaFusion is seeking a Nursing Quality Assurance Coordinator to oversee the agency's quality assurance and performance improvement program, collaborating with nursing and pharmacy teams. Responsibilities include patient education for new nursing patients, audits of medical records, data collection and compliance with regulations.

The role supports accreditation activities, prepares educational programs, and maintains documentation of all quality improvement actions, with opportunities to lead