Company Description

Jet Health is a provider of skilled home health, hospice, personal care, and companion services. Founded in April 2016, Jet Health is building a national platform through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and de novo buildouts in target markets. These markets are typically mid-sized cities that have under served and growing Medicare populations. Jet Health leverages local brands and operating expertise while sharing best practices across its companies and centralizes traditional back-office functions. The company believes that its four cornerstones: superior service, clinical excellence, compliant business practices, and an employee-centric environment, provide a solid foundation upon which to build a successful company in the home health marketplace.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role with travel to our branches in Texas, New Mexico, Idaho and Colorado for a Quality Assurance Nurse - Hospice. The Quality Assurance Nurse will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to quality standards in the delivery of hospice services. The Quality Assurance Nurse will conduct audits, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement quality improvement initiatives. They will also provide guidance and education to leaders and staff to ensure adherence to policies and procedures and compliance with industry standards.

Functions & Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting an ongoing comprehensive and integrated Agency assessment of the quality and appropriateness of the care provided, including services provided under arrangement.
Aggregates and trends data collected to correct identified problems in collaboration with the Vice President of Quality & Compliance.
Monitors all service providers for effective interchange and coordination of care in providing care.
Prepares quarterly Quality Improvement report and collaborates with agency leaders to ensure ongoing quality improvement.
Participates and assist agency leaders in preparation and ongoing monitoring of PIP and QA Actions Plans.
Prepares annual Quality Improvement report as part of annual agency evaluation.
Conducts annual Safety Surveillance Evaluation.
Participates in agency quarterly QAPI meetings.
Utilizes clinical knowledge to coach and mentor site clinical leaders to drive clinical excellence and addresses areas of improvement on clinical documentation and patient care.
Partners with agencies to determine individual needs and coordinates site visits to meet the identified needs of each program.
Partners with the Vice President of Quality and Compliance to ensure training and education are provided at the agency level by collaborating with Agency Leadership.
Provides support via phone, email, or visits to Clinical Leaders and colleagues concerning issues of patient care, appropriateness, and compliance.
Provides support via phone or visit as needed for state/federal/accrediting surveys.
Maintains expertise in clinical knowledge of CMS HIS Guidelines.

Qualifications

Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum of 5 years of experience in hospice nursing
3-5 years supervisory experience
Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing
Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation
Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act and acceptable standards of Nursing Practice.
Must have strong working knowledge of QAPI principles, techniques, and implementation processes to drive regulatory and policy standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Electronic Medical Records systems, Medicare online portals &/or other related electronic sources and tools.
Experience conducting quality assurance audits and developing quality improvement plans
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting
Hospice and Palliative Care Certified Nurse (HPCCN) certification is a plus

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