QA & Performance Improvement Coordinator (RN, Quality) - HomeCare

Hartford HealthCare at Home; Ashford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading homecare provider in Connecticut as a QA & Performance Improvement Coordinator. This role focuses on enhancing clinical documentation and outcomes through data-driven approaches. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for quality care, alongside relevant qualifications and experience in home health.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan forgiveness for qualifying student loans

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

Provision of a cellphone and laptop

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of certified home health experience required.
• Experience with Value-Based Purchasing, PDGM, CAHPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing quality data and developing improvement plans.
• Conducting record reviews and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Facilitating evidence-based practice adoption to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Knowledge of Regulations

Education

Associate of Science Degree

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

QA & Performance Improvement Coordinator (RN, Quality) - HomeCare

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Location Detail: 34 Ledgebrook Dr Mansfield (10179)

Start here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters! Hartford HealthCare at Home takes great care of our patients and our Registered Nurses. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and that of your family.

What Our Nurses Love About HHCAH

• Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months, with up to 40% discounts at partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying student loans.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs focusing on mental health.
• Paid time off and comprehensive health insurance.
• Provision of a cellphone and laptop for clinicians.
• Discounts on services, products, and coverages like movie tickets, pet insurance, travel, and more.

We support our colleagues to practice at the top of their license, utilizing research, innovation, and evidence-based practices. Our Nurse Residency program offers clinical instruction and learning opportunities for graduate RNs.

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest homecare provider in Connecticut, has been serving for over 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model promotes learning and growth within our organization, providing integrated support to patients. We leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver quality care at home, and our employees are valued for the meaningful impact they make in patients' lives.

The Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) Specialist supports agency efforts to improve clinical documentation and outcomes through systematic, data-driven approaches to safety and quality. Responsibilities include analyzing quality data, developing improvement plans, conducting record reviews, and serving as a regulatory resource for clinical staff. Success in this role requires a passion for quality care and knowledge sharing.

Key duties include:

• Promoting understanding, communication, and collaboration within teams.
• Developing and evaluating clinical quality improvement plans.
• Participating in QAPI activities related to patient and employee incidents, infection tracking, and quality indicators such as OASIS and patient satisfaction.
• Assessing clinical staff compliance with policies and standards.
• Data analysis, reporting, and review of OASIS assessments for compliance.
• Ensuring accurate ICD-10 coding related to patient conditions.
• Creating interventions to improve quality scores and participating in related groups.
• Reviewing corporate data and promoting culturally sensitive performance improvement plans.
• Conducting clinical record audits and providing educational feedback.
• Facilitating evidence-based practice adoption to optimize outcomes.
• Ensuring organizational compliance and timely data submission to payors and regulators.

Qualifications:

• Associate of Science Degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, PT, OT, SLP, MSW, Health Administration, or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of certified home health experience required.
• Experience with Value-Based Purchasing, PDGM, CAHPS preferred.
• CT Licensure in relevant field required.
• Experience in data analysis, quality reporting, and performance measure development.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to travel as needed.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.

We offer exciting career development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment focused on making a difference. Join us and be part of a team where every moment matters.