Hospice Quality Assurance Nurse (RN) (LPN)

Corus Health is the proud recent recipient of Albuquerque's prestigious Top Workplace award. As a full-service home care & hospice agency providing a broad range of services to our customers, we are seeking an experienced nurse with a background in hospice & quality assurance to ensure that our agency is adhering to both state and federal guidelines for quality control. Corus is a therapist owned and operated agency where our team members enjoy a flexible schedule and a supportive work environment filled with people who work together to provide the highest standard of care for our clientele. Please submit your application for our review and consideration.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Audits clinical documentation to ensure quality regulations and measures are being met.
Assists in the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures which meet Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation standards and state and local laws.
Participates in administrative functions related to quality programs/functions as assigned.
Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
Serves as a resource person to employees.
Assists in the investigation and reporting of any problem relating to patient care and/or policies and procedures.
Assists in the development of QAPI activities with appropriate data collection, aggregation, analysis, taking action and reporting of results according to Hospice's QAPI plan(s).
Conducts needs assessments using a variety of Strategic tools.
Delivers competence based programs for staff with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledge.
Prepares short and long-term planning and programs to address identified needs.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
Current and unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or RN
Minimum of three (3) years of home health and/or hospice nursing experience
Experience in Quality Assurance and Compliance preferred
Current CPR certification
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license with no DUI's, revocations, or suspensions in the last 5 years
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
Benefits & Allowances:
Positive, supportive work environment
Excellent health insurance
Continuing Education opportunities
Employee Assistance Funding
401(k)