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Quality Improvement Auditor Nurse Hospice Part Time Days

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on auditing clinical records to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will work within Northwestern Medicine's Quality Improvement team, contributing to the enhancement of patient care through data analysis and documentation improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Holds current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
  • Has a minimum of two (2) years' experience in home health care.
  • Has a working knowledge of Medicare, IDPH and JCAHO rules and regulations relevant to home care.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform concurrent and discharge clinical record audits for quality standards, completeness, accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement relating to documentation and follow through with patient care.
  • Assist in resolving documentation issues/chart deficiencies through the development of inservice/education programs in collaboration with the QI Coordinator, Managers, Supervisors, and Program Development RN.
  • Participate in data collection and analysis for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating organizational performance.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Northwestern Medicine

  • Hospitals & Health Systems
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of healthcare. It encompasses the research, teaching, and patient care activities of the academic medical center. Sharing a commitment to superior quality, academic excellence and patient safety, the organizations within Northwestern Medicine comprise a combined workforce of more than 30,000 among clinical and administrative staff, medical and science faculty and medical students. Northwestern Medicine is comprised of more than 100 locations throughout the region, with five Northwestern Medicine hospitals ranked among “America's Best” by U.S. News & World Report, 2023 – 2024, our legacy of better medicine continues. What makes us better, makes you better.

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Job description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

20 Hours/Week - Days

3 days one week and 2 days the other week

Training will be in person and then the position will be fully remote.

The Quality Improvement Auditor - HHC reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsible for review of clinical record documentation at various points in time to ensure completeness and accuracy. Performs data collection and analysis activities as directed by the QI Supervisor. Participates in all OBQI / PI / CQI activities as directed by the QI Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs concurrent and discharge clinical record audits for quality standards, completeness, accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement relating to documentation and follow through with patient care.
  • Assists in resolving documentation issues/chart deficiencies through the development of inservice/education programs in collaboration with the QI Coordinator, Managers, Supervisors, and Program Development RN.
  • Participates in data collection and analysis for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating organizational performance. Includes data from internal and external sources.
  • Participates in establishing and monitoring performance improvement measures related to outcome analysis.
  • Serves as a member of the QI committee. Participates in preparation of quarterly and annually reports related to OBQI / PI / CQI activities.
  • Participates in tracking and ongoing monitoring of time sensitive documentation including physician orders and OASIS assessments.
  • Remains current and knowledgeable regarding regulatory compliance issues.
  • Facilitates, leads and/or participates in Process Improvement Teams as directed.
  • Demonstrates ability to care for patients with understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process.
  • Adheres to PCH Home Health Care policies regarding all aspects of HIPAA Privacy and Confidentiality Rules, dress code and attendance.
  • Adheres to all PCH and PCH Home Health Care policies.
  • Performs other and related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Holds current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
  • Has a minimum of two (2) years' experience in home health care.
  • Has a working knowledge of Medicare, IDPH and JCAHO rules and regulations relevant to home care.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.  

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits  

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.  

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.  

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