Hospice QA Manager

Addus Homecare is looking for a Hospice QA Manager to join their team

Shift information: Friday-Monday 10 hour days

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You'll Do:

• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of state, federal, and CHAP survey procedures and interpretive guidelines as they apply to service provided by the agency
• Auditing of paper and electronic charts for placement and content of all forms as well as assuring that all charting is compliant with current federal, state, CHAP, and local standards, regulations and guidelines
• Provide ongoing staff direction and support, ensuring that the electronic medical record is utilized in the correct manner and perform the needed corrections
• Compiles, trends and reports quality data in the following areas: patient care, safety, risk management, infection control, outcomes, and customer satisfaction
• Acts as a resource to Patient Care Managers regarding standards, policies, regulations and provide in service training to leadership and staff as needed in these areas
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent client care information to assure that clients rights are protected as directed by HIPAA, including right of refusal

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Valid Registered Nurse or LPN licensure for practicing state
• 2 years experience in administrative or quality assurance capacity preferred
• Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance if driving is required; or ability to take public transportation