Quality Improvement Auditor Nurse Hospice Part Time Days

Palos Hospital; Lemont (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Quality Improvement Auditor - HHC to review clinical record documentation, perform data collection and analysis, and support OBQI / PI / CQI activities. The role starts with in-person training, then transitions to remote work.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois RN license, has at least 2 years of home health care experience, and demonstrates strong verbal and written communication while ensuring regulatory compliance with Medicare, IDPH and JCAHO standards.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in home health care.
• Working knowledge of Medicare, IDPH and JCAHO rules and regulations relevant to home care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs concurrent and discharge clinical record audits for quality standards, completeness, accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement relating to documentation and follow through with patient care.
• Assists in resolving documentation issues/chart deficiencies through inservice/education programs in collaboration with QI leadership.
• Participates in data collection and analysis for monitoring organizational performance including data from internal and external sources.
• Participates in establishing and monitoring performance improvement measures related to outcome analysis.
• Serves as a member of the QI committee and assists in preparation of quarterly and annual reports.

Education

RN IL License

Job description

Description

20 Hours/Week - Days

3 days one week and 2 days the other week

Training will be in person and then the position will be fully remote.

The Quality Improvement Auditor - HHC reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsible for review of clinical record documentation at various points in time to ensure completeness and accuracy. Performs data collection and analysis activities as directed by the QI Supervisor. Participates in all OBQI / PI / CQI activities as directed by the QI Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Performs concurrent and discharge clinical record audits for quality standards, completeness, accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement relating to documentation and follow through with patient care.
• Assists in resolving documentation issues/chart deficiencies through the development of inservice/education programs in collaboration with the QI Coordinator, Managers, Supervisors, and Program Development RN.
• Participates in data collection and analysis for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating organizational performance. Includes data from internal and external sources.
• Participates in establishing and monitoring performance improvement measures related to outcome analysis.
• Serves as a member of the QI committee. Participates in preparation of quarterly and annually reports related to OBQI / PI / CQI activities.
• Participates in tracking and ongoing monitoring of time sensitive documentation including physician orders and OASIS assessments.
• Remains current and knowledgeable regarding regulatory compliance issues.
• Facilitates, leads and/or participates in Process Improvement Teams as directed.
• Demonstrates ability to care for patients with understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process.
• Adheres to PCH Home Health Care policies regarding all aspects of HIPAA Privacy and Confidentiality Rules, dress code and attendance.
• Adheres to all PCH and PCH Home Health Care policies.
• Performs other and related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Holds current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
• Has a minimum of two (2) years' experience in home health care.
• Has a working knowledge of Medicare, IDPH and JCAHO rules and regulations relevant to home care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.