Job Information
Gentiva QA Nurse, Hospice RN in Athens, Texas
Our Company
Hospice Plus, part of the Gentiva family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters.
Overview
This Quality Assurance Registered Nurse will report directly to the Area Vice President and be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the highest quality of patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous performance improvement within the hospice program.
Develop, implement, and oversee the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program for hospice services.
Analyze clinical performance data to identify trends and implement process improvements.
Conduct audits, chart reviews, and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to hospice regulations and standards.
Facilitate quality improvement projects and initiatives based on identified areas of need.
Monitor and report patient outcomes, infection control data, and adverse events.
Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), The Joint Commission (TJC), National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), and state-specific hospice regulations.
Stay updated on federal, state, and local regulations and ensure the organization’s policies and procedures align with regulatory changes.
Prepare and assist in hospice surveys, inspections, and accreditation reviews.
Collaborate with leadership to implement corrective action plans following compliance reviews.
Oversee the design and implementation of validation procedures, test plans, and test cases
Provide guidance and education to clinical staff on quality and regulatory requirements.
Assist in the development and implementation of clinical best practices.
Support ongoing training initiatives related to quality improvement, infection control, documentation standards, and patient safety.
Ensure proper documentation practices to meet CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and other regulatory requirements.
Develop, write, and manage the execution of an overall software test strategy
Implement and utilize QA tools
Create and present risk assessments to identify potential risk
Collaborate with IT to document practice care and documenting in accordance with clinical and quality initiatives
Work with quality initiative teams to improve care delivery and documentation
Work closely with nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and hospice aides to promote high-quality patient-centered care.
Act as a resource for clinical teams regarding hospice best practices and regulatory compliance.
Participate in case reviews and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to ensure quality goals are met.
About You
Minimum of 3 years of clinical hospice care experience
Bachelor’s degree nursing preferred
RN license in state of practice
Experience implementing rapid-cycle improvement techniques that demonstrate material improvements
Experience with QA measuring and testing
Working knowledge of quality system requirements
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
Competitive Salaries
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2025-118596
Category: Clinical
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Hospice Plus
Type of Service: Hospice Only
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