Home Health Quality Coordinator-Educator

Essential Functions

• Audit and approve EMR tasks including, but not limited to, admission, plan of care, recertification and discharges including documentation of OASIS assessment.
• Perform compliance audits and accreditation audits
• Establish priorities for quality and performance improvement activities and develop performance improvement projects and actions plans to support the delivery of safe, highly reliable, quality patient care services.
• Communicate success of outcomes by preparing/providing accurate and clear status reports for leadership to include analysis, recommendations, updates, and modifications.
• Proactively researches Home Health regulatory sites to identify potential quality measures to forecast future needs and assure compliance within industry standards.
• Participates on various committees related to quality improvement and patient safety. Includes oversight of the QAPI program and QAPI committee.
• Participates in Root Cause Analysis cases as needed.
• Plan and provide annual education and skills day
• Provide Aide monthly education
• Provide Aide onboarding and annual competencies
• Oversee nursing and therapy orientation
• Maintain skills to perform skilled nursing visits when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements

• Must exhibit a comprehensive understanding of quality improvement methodologies, theory, and practice.
• Thorough understanding of Home Health state, national and accreditation organization (ACHC) regulatory standards related to patient safety and quality assurance.
• Must have thorough understanding of home health documentation requirements including admission, plan of care, recertification and discharge to meet compliance standards
• Knowledge of OASIS and maintain competency with future OASIS changes
• Effective oral, written and presentation skills. Proficient in word, excel, and PowerPoint, research and data management skills.

Education Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s Degree, required, Master’s Degree preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

License: RN License valid in the state of Virginia

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Home Health experience
• Quality experience preferred
• Education Experience preferred
• Home Health Leadership experience preferred