Nursing Jobs in Montgomery Village, MD
$77,145 - $112,548 / year
Seeking a Registered Nurse for this full-time Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Nurse opportunity. Will work Monday - Friday, 8a - 4:30p, 80 hours bi-weekly. Job Summary The Quality Assessment / Performance Improvement Nurse is a key member of the Home Health Administrative Team and is responsible for monitoring services and care delivered to patients of Frederick Health Home Care. The Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Nurse will review and compile Home Health Certifications/Plans of Care for appropriateness and compliance, review OASIS and work with outside vendor to coordinate reviews of OASIS, conduct comprehensive chart audits, analyze data, identify potential performance improvement projects (PIPs) and assist in the implementation of the PIPs, follow up and report findings with Home Care Leadership, and educate staff. This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior. Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities Reviews OASIS documentation and works with Clinical Staff as needed to incorporate any recommended changes. Coordinates with coding vendor to assure coding work is being done timely. Reviews and generates a compliant Comprehensive Plan of Care document for provider signature. The QAPI Nurse consults with appropriate clinical staff to clarify any data integrity issues and works with clinician to make appropriate corrections per organization policy. Understands and promotes principles of continuous QAPI. Assists with the orientation of new staff to Home Health QAPI program. Participates in Quality Improvement and Corporate Compliance activities as assigned. Assists in the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures which meet Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation standards and state and local laws. Assist in survey readiness activities such as mock audits, training, and the development of corrective actions plans. Advises the leadership regarding the clinical compliance needs/ concerns of each program. Conducts the ongoing evaluation and interpretation of quality standards and accreditation standards to ensure compliance through reporting and measurement studies/ methodologies. Assists in developing plan of correction to survey deficiencies. Subsequently monitors program execution pf plans of correction. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education: Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing or bachelor’s degree in health care administration or equivalent with knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties. Experience: Three to five years of home health experience required. Licensure: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or compact state. Special Attributes: Self-directed individual with calm demeanor, detail oriented with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Well organized, with strong abilities to manage strict time constraints, set priorities, deliver high accuracy work and problem solve with minimal supervision. Sound leadership skills with exceptional comprehension of Home Health regulations, reimbursement criteria and performance indicators. Display impeccable integrity and ability to adhere to strict HIPAA guidelines to insure confidentiality of records of personnel, patients, reimbursement and performance improvement data. Knowledge of Home Health OASIS, Care planning and 485s, and regulatory requirements are required. Certification in OASIS and/or coding is strongly preferred. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current car insurance. Patient Contact If applicable, must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups: ___ Adult (18 years thru 65 years) ___ Geriatric (66+ years) If applicable, must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/department’s policies and procedures. Sedentary - Light Work - Lifting up to 15 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes). While work is mostly done sitting, a certain amount of walking or standing is often necessary. Ergonomic Risk Factors: Repetition : Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved. Working Conditions: Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category C – NO exposure to blood or body fluids. Reporting Relationship: Reports to Director of Home Care Operations Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program. Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable. Hourly range: $77,145 - $112,548 $68,806.40 - $125,174.40 / year
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically, those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. Minimum Education Minimum Work Experience BSN Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge 1 year NICU RN experience (Required) The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) . Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care. Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others. Structural Empowerment Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS. Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level. Exemplary Professional Practice Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes. Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions. Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time. Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions. Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs. Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Nursing Organization Patient Services Position Status R (Regular) Shift Rotating Work Schedule D/N EOWE rotating Job Posting Mar 30, 2026, 8:30:17 PM Full-Time Salary Range 68806.4 
