QAPI Quality Assurance Performance Improvment Nurse

A professional who works with the Director of Clinical Services in the development and ongoing administration of the Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. QAPI - Monday - Friday 8am-5pm Must be in San Diego or Riverside County (remote work)

Understands and adheres to established Hospice policies and procedures. Understands and promotes principles of continuous QAPI. Responsible for the orientation of new staff to Hospice's QAPI program. Assists in the planning and consultative needs of staff. Assists in the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures which meet Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation standards and state and local laws. Participates in studies and other administrative functions as assigned. Serves as a role model for all colleagues by setting an example of high standards in dress, conduct, cooperation and job performance. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information. Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality; fulfills job related requirements without regard to time involved. Serves as a resource person to employees. Investigates and reports any problem relating to patient care and/or employee well-being. Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles or unusual occurrence to the Director/Manager of Patient Services. Attends pertinent continuing education programs other than routine inservices and shares information with staff. Responsible for review and approval of QA Manager including Start of Care and Recertification documentation 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. Reviews patient medical records for compliance with federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards and Hospice policies and guidelines. Creates QAPI quarterly reports for leadership review including recommendations for improvement. Runs reports in Wellsky per request of leadership.