Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Nashville Main Office - in office position
Status: Full-Time
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: Flexible hours must be available to work occasional weekend hours for meetings or special projects.
SUMMARY
The Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist at Alive will support the agency by monitoring compliance with federal state and accreditation standards. This role will assist with data collection analysis and reporting to drive continuous improvement in patient care staff education and operational processes. The Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote best practices patient safety and regulatory readiness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the development implementation and monitoring of the hospice Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Collect validate and analyze quality data (clinical operational and patient experience).
- Track performance indicators and provide reports to leadership and committees.
- Assist with root cause analysis audits and corrective action plans related to quality or compliance concerns.
- Support survey readiness activities including policy review staff preparation and mock surveys.
- Educate staff on quality initiatives best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information in compliance with HIPAA.
- Attend and contribute to meetings staff trainings and compliance initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support quality compliance and performance improvement.
- Other duties may also be assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current state license in good standing (required)
- Minimum 2 years of recent hospice experience
- Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) or Hospice and Palliative Care Licensed Nurse (CHPLN) certification preferred or willing to obtain within 1 year
- Minimum 35 years of nursing experience
QUALIFICATIONS
- In-depth knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care.
- Extensive knowledge of hospice Conditions of Participation (CoPs) state regulations and accreditation standards (e.g. CHAP ACHC or Joint Commission).
- Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Teams) data reporting tools and electronic medical records (EMR).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Strong presentation communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-directed organized and able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
- Ability and willingness to communicate and support the agencys values and mission
- High level of work personal and professional ethics
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
A current Tennessee RN or LPN Nursing License or license in a compact state.
If required to drive to carry out the duties of this position: current drivers license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Data Collection
- Food Safety Experience
- ISO 9001
- Mobile Devices
- Root cause Analysis
- Quality Systems
- OSHA
- Food Processing
- Quality Management
- cGMP
About Company
Alive Hospice provides loving care to people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families, and service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives.
