Chapters Health System
2 days ago
It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
This is position will be remote.Role:
The Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Specialist is responsible for identifying areas of program strength and areas of improvement. S/he oversees the collection and aggregation of performance improvement data for all sites within the subsidiary, analyzes data, defines desired outcomes, and develops recommendations that improve patient outcomes.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
• Minimum of two (2) years’ hospice nursing experience with knowledge of Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement
• Experience assimilating quality data plus proficiency in Excel
• Certifications preferred
• Strong business foundation with proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience with statistics, data analysis and outcomes management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to utilize analytical and statistical tools
• Knowledge of and ability to apply process improvement theory and process mapping
• Computer knowledgeable and competent with statistical applications and graphics
• State and Federal regulation knowledge
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission Hospice Standards and the National Patient Safety Goals
• Able to work with minimal supervision and exercise a high degree of discretion and independent judgment
• Able to prioritize multiple job responsibilities and exercise critical thinking skills
Competencies:
• Satisfactory completion of competency requirements for this position.
Responsibilities of all employees:
• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Companys health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Job Responsibilities
• Identifies, designs, and leads performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with Clinical Administrator to facilitate team activities relative to QAPI Initiatives and Patient Safety Initiatives.
• Reviews and researches materials for QAPI/Safety activities.
• Utilizing appropriate statistical tools, interprets data and draws relevant conclusions on effectiveness of improvements.
• Prepares QAPI reports and provides facilitation and direction for Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs).
• Responsible for organizational attainment of TJC standards which includes data collection, analysis and communication of findings to appropriate departments and education of staff.
• Collaborates with Corporate in trending quality outcomes.
• Utilizes Ethics Point to track and trend opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.