Quality Assurance Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Chesapeake Home Health Care, Inc.; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance RN to join their award-winning team. This role involves working collaboratively with experienced clinicians to ensure high-quality care delivery to clients, both pediatric and adult.

The successful candidate will oversee nursing practices, conduct training, and implement Continuous Quality Improvement programs. A Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience are preferred, with a strong emphasis on leadership and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in a clinical setting.
• One year of recent pediatric experience.
• Ability to conduct chart audits for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of clinicians providing patient care.
• Monitor compliance with state guidelines and care plans.
• Participate in meetings with corporate leadership.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Clinical expertise

Pediatric care

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Join Chesapeake Home Healthcare, winner of the Best of Home Care Employer of Choice award for two consecutive years, in a fulfilling career that utilizes your passion for healing and your clinical expertise as our Quality Assurance RN.

The selected candidate will collaborate with and oversee a team of highly-qualified and experienced clinicians in providing care to both pediatric and adult clients. They will work directly with the Administrator, implement staff development activities focused on quality improvement, and monitor and evaluate all aspects of care delivery to ensure Continuous Quality Improvement Action Plans are implemented and monitored.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitating visionary, out-of-the-box thinking throughout workflow processes
• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Chesapeake Home Health Care Mission, Vision, and Values through leadership, practices, and decisions
• Report directly to the Director of Nursing and participate in meetings with corporate leadership
• Conduct supervisory visits of skilled nurses and conduct on-site training as needed
• Review physician's orders for safety and compliance
• Develop, update, and maintain the plan of care (485s) and make necessary revisions as deemed appropriate
• Perform chart audits to ensure adherence to state guidelines
• Creating, modifying, and maintaining nursing care plans
• Provide medical assessments for new and existing clients
• Conduct clinical skill assessment/interviews
• Assist with Quality Assurance and compliance training programs
• Direct and champion patient-safety efforts
• Communicate with the DON and clinical staff of notable situations requiring more extensive training or action

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

• 2-4 years relevant experience
• One year of recent pediatric experience