Nursing Quality Assurance Coordinator

KabaFusion; Houston, Carrollton (TX, TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

KabaFusion is seeking a Nursing Quality Assurance Coordinator in Houston to oversee the overall quality assurance and performance improvement program for the agency/branch. You will collaborate with nursing and pharmacy teams to manage QA duties and provide patient teaching when needed.

The role involves data collection and analysis, supporting accreditation efforts, coordinating QA activities, and ensuring timely quality improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and performance improvement in healthcare.
• Ability to perform data collection and analysis for QA programs.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and patient documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA and PI activities for the agency/branch.
• Perform medical record audits and data collection for PI programs.
• Assist with accreditation surveys and compliance documentation.
• Provide staff education on quality assurance and documentation practices.
• Coordinate QA teams and maintain related records and reports.
• Support orientation and onboarding related to QA processes.

Skills

Initiative

Organizational awareness

Confidentiality

Job description

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Nursing Quality Assurance Coordinator

Full Time Houston - TX Carrollton - IVEDCO, Houston, TX, US

Come join an exciting and innovative company that puts the “care” back in healthcare!

At KabaFusion, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire GREAT people, period! Our culture celebrates and supports the differences that make us unique. Here, it doesn’t matter what your role is, your hard work and dedication is not only recognized but celebrated. Join us and find out why this is the place to excel and do your best work.

This position is eligible for a retention bonus

About Us:

What started as a single pharmacy in 2010 has grown into KabaFusion becoming the largest privately held home infusion company in the country. We have a national network of pharmacies and nursing offices strategically placed to service 40+ states. Couple that with over 30 years of combined experience and it’s no wonder why KabaFusion is the industry leader in home infusion.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nursing Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for the overall quality assurance and performance improvement program for the agency/branch. Works with nursing and pharmacy teams in order to assist with and manage various quality assurance responsibilities for the agency/branch. Provides patient teaching as needed for new nursing patients for the agency/branch.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Responsible for agency/branch programs for the improvement of quality and service productivity by performing medical record audits, reviewing nursing documentation and collecting QA data for the agency/branch Performance Improvement (PI) program.
• 2. Performs data collection activities and related data analysis for agency programs and services.
• 3. Assists with assessing the agency’s compliance to State Regulations for offices that are Licensed or Exempt from Licensure and ACHC accreditation.
• 4. Assists team with preparation for accreditation and certification surveys. Involves staff at all levels in survey compliance issues.
• 5. Assists with educational activities related to the quality assurance/performance improvement program for all employees.
• 6. Coordinates quality improvement/PI teams and maintains documentation of all team activity.
• 7. Serves as a resource to all staff regarding quality improvement and documentation.
• 8. Assists with orientation related to documentation and improvement for all new employees.
• 9. Ensures that all agency quality improvement activities are performed adequately and in a timely manner.
• 10. Coordinates quarterly reporting functions and writes report summaries.
• 11. Creates the Plan of Treatment/Plan of Care and faxes, tracks, and follows up on the POT/POC//MD orders/Recerts
• 12. Monitors documentation submission by nursing staff and follows up on late documents.
• 13. Uses EMR system reports to track POT recert needs and other reports.
• 14. Works with Intake team to track and maintain Annual Consent logs using Excel spreadsheets or system generated reports as per office practices. Follows up with nursing staff and patients to obtain Annual Consents.
• 15. Discharges patients in Computer System as needed and verifies census every week.
• 16. Performs chart audits for active and discharges patients each quarter.17. Provides virtual or live initial patient education for new nursing patients either in hospital or at patient home.
• 18. May perform nursing visits to patients in home as needed to assist with branch patient nursing assignments.
• 19. Participates in the branch nursing on call rotation as needed.
• 20. May perform nursing supervisory visits as needed for nursing competency.
• 21. Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates initiative and skills in planning and organizing work requiring minimal supervision and is self-directed.
• Demonstrates organizational awareness and commitment
• Observes confidentiality policy at all times