Quality / Educational Manager

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality / Education Manager is a professional whose primary responsibility is the development and ongoing administration of the Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement (QAPI) program for Endless Journey, LLC. Quality measures include but are not limited to application of policies and procedures, as well as staff education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing; or
• A qualified health care professional.
• Three to five (3-5) years of health care experience, preferred.
• One (1) year experience in QAPI, preferred.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to work with individuals, to enlist cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and adheres to established Endless Journey policies and procedures.
• Understands and promotes principles of continuous QAPI.
• Responsible for the orientation of new staff to 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 Administration.
• Presentation and tracking of all pertinent continuing education programs including routine in-services and shares information with staff.
• Assists in the development of QAPI activities with appropriate data collection, aggregation and analysis, taking action and reporting of results according to Endless Journey's QAPI plan.
• Reviews client medical records for compliance with federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards and policies and guidelines.
• Chairs QAPI committee; prepares QAPI reports/minutes of meetings; forwards reports according to QAPI plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Position requires work in the direct care setting and the office.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

• Supervised by: Executive Director
• Workers Supervised: QAPI Committee

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while sitting or standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Essential Functions:

• Provides assigned administrative services
• Provides education / orientation to clinical staff.
• Assures annual training and competencies are completed.
• Effectively communicates at the appropriate level.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off
• 401(k)

Work Setting:

• Hospice

Experience:

• Nursing (3 - 5 years) (Preferred)
• Case Management: 2 years (preferred)

License / Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Omaha, NE 68154: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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