Quality Improvement Nurse

Athena Health Care Systems • Lakeville, MA • 6d ago

We are hiring a QAPI Nurse to join the Hospice Services of Massachusetts team!

This role services Hospice Services of Massachusetts and Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts. Weekly pay. Must be willing to travel as needed.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

The QAPI Nurse is responsible for all quality activities of the agency such as monitoring, implementing, and evaluating the process, and working to improve the workflow.

Experience & Education:

Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts required.

Nursing degree from an accredited program.

EMR experience preferred.

Three to five years experience in clinical nursing.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Development and implement performance improvement plans including measurable goals, interventions, and timelines.

Prepare and present QAPI to leadership and staff.

Perform regular and focused clinical chart reviews for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Audit SOC, recerts, f2f, discharge, and visit notes.

Monitor quality indicators such as symptom management, falls, medication errors, infection control, hospitalization, and patient/family satisfaction.

Submit HIS, PEPPER, CAHPS.

Collaborate with nursing supervisors to provide a process to promote and ensure employee orientation, competency and Inservice education programs.

Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the organization's quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) program.

Monitor organization compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Specific Requirements:

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must be willing to travel throughout the state as needed.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.

Must be knowledgeable in the privacy rules and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.

Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.

Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena's Benefits:

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

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