RN Performance Improvement Coordinator II - FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Performance Improvement Coordinator II to enhance healthcare quality through effective data analysis and chart reviews. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve patient outcomes. You will educate staff on documentation requirements and assist in developing communication tools that foster understanding of benchmark reports. If you are passionate about driving quality improvement in healthcare and possess the necessary certifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Home Health experience required.
• Must possess OASIS Certification and relevant healthcare licenses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chart reviews to identify quality of care issues.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and maintain data collection policies.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quality Improvement

Collaboration

Communication

Chart Review

Education

Associates Degree in Healthcare

Tools

OASIS

Data Management Software

Job description

The Performance Improvement Coordinator II has accountability for the monitoring, implementation, and evaluation of processes and programs to meet regulatory, accreditation, and standards of practice with defined evidence-based practices through chart review process and data abstraction in accordance with benchmarking organization's methodology.

Core Competencies

• Conducts concurrent chart reviews to identify potential quality of care issues and works collaboratively with direct care givers when possible.
• Assesses documentation of care according to specific guidelines thereby promoting consistency in methodology and validity of the resulting data.
• Understands data storage and data sharing methods. Investigates data to find patterns and trends. Converts data into usable information that is easy to understand.
• Works collaboratively with the Health Information Management team and staff to promote cooperation and understanding of the data collection process.
• Assists in developing and maintaining current policies and procedures, which will promote consistency in data collection, analysis, and reporting systems.
• Assesses potential or known future changes in data collection, submission, and reporting to benchmarking organizations and collaborates with appropriate internal management and staff to develop immediate strategies for compliance.
• Assists in the development of communication tools which promote understanding of the benchmark reports and how the data applies to each discipline’s practice; thereby promoting ownership of the outcomes and buy-in to seek improvement.
• Elevates outcomes through solicited feedback to encourage continuous improvement.

Department Specific Competencies

• Educates staff to the requirement of OASIS and implications for reimbursement when documentation is not congruent.
• Reviews all OASIS Assessments at required time points or when the patient condition changes as defined in regulations.
• Works in collaboration with agency Manager and PI/Educator to educate and provide in-services for staff development related to OASIS.
• Demonstrates Home Health specific competencies.
• Adheres to annual I will statements.

Education

Degree: Associates

Program: Healthcare

Experience

Number of Years Experience: 2

Type of Experience: Home Health experience

Additional Information: Experience performing detailed home health chart review according to regulatory standards. Experience reviewing and coding OASIS documents. Must be a licensed RN, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, or LVN with a Oasis Certification (HCS-O or COS-C). Additional license required is HIM/Coding Professional Cert (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPS, HCS-D), or be able to obtain HIM/Coding Certification within 1 year of hire.

License / Certification Requirements

OASIS Certification

Compensation Range:

$48.05 - 80.31/hr