Overview Calling all AMAZING Nurses!! We’re looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our compassionate, care-giving team and partner with us to continue our reputation of caring for people's loved ones. This position is based on the principles of integrated nursing, and includes performing assessments, care planning, interventions, evaluations, and maintaining standards of professional nursing. Responsibilities The RN develops and implements appropriate plan of care based on assessment and diagnosis tailored to meet each individual’s needs. The RN demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration. The RN plans for and provides resident, family and caregiver education. Qualifications Must hold current state licensure as a RN in good standing Possess organization skills required to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care Have excellent communication skills Be able to read, write, and communicate in English Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a not for profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours! EEO/AA/Vet Friendly Salary Range $39.66- 43.81 Benefits Statement A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org. Additional Information #BHSMarian
Job Description Summary The QAPI and Regulatory Compliance RN is responsible for QAPI process for assigned agencies. The QAPI and Regulatory Compliance RN is responsible for ensuring that assigned offices are complying with the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) standards, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conditions of participation and other regulatory licensures requirements. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities 1. Review documentation to identify areas which may have fallen out of compliance and communicates findings and recommendations to Clinical Manager and hospice personnel. 2. Tracks and trends information for QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) 3. Develops Plan of Correction and/or PIP (performance improvement plan) to bring area to compliance. 4. Performs chart audits as a written into plan of correction and/or PIP. 5. Provides education to bring identified areas into compliance. 6. Visits offices as directed to observe for regulatory compliance. 7. Assists Regional Director of Compliance and Survey Readiness/Compliance Officer to identify areas of risk and develop plan to bring into compliance. 8. Provides education about the QAPI program. 9. Prepares and leads quarterly QAPI meetings for each assigned agency. 10. Assists with policy maintenance and revisions as assigned. 11. Provides education, guidance, and assistance on the Emergency Preparedness Program to agency leadership. 12. Assists with committees, meetings, and team projects relevant to regulatory compliance as well as department/intra-department problem-solving. 13. Assists in the orientation of new employees. 14. Demonstrates understanding of HIPAA requirements with respect to contract reviews, Information related policies and operations for the organization. 15. Assists Regional Director of Clinical Operations and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs. 16. Assists agency leadership which may include, but not limited to, preparing for survey, staff orientation and education, assisting with office clinical operations, conducting patient visits, assisting in covering On Call, as requested. 17. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles. 18. Assesses learning needs of all hospice personnel. Plans and provides education in conjunction with Regional Director of Clinical Operations and other hospice leadership. 19. Assists in developing and writing processes. 20. Assists on other projects and committees. 21. Travel to various assigned agencies. The amount of travel and length of travel will vary by agency need. 22. Performs other duties and activities as delegated by the Regional Director of Compliance and Survey Readiness/Compliance Officer. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Position Qualifications · Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state. · Willing to pursue licensure in all states Moments Hospice operates within. · Graduate of accredited school of nursing. · Previous experience in hospice setting. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting. · Familiar with Hospice regulations. · Complies with accepted professional standards and practice. · Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying. · Understands principles of pain/symptom management. · Complies and maintains current CPR certification. · Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills. · Ability to Travel up to 100% of the time. · Understanding of the hospice QAPI process. · Attention to detail
Organizational Mission/Federal and State Regulations and Accreditation Standards 1. Services are available in accordance with organizational mission and core values. 2. Care and services provided by organization personnel and contracted organization personnel are coordinated and integrated and in accordance with local laws, regulations and accreditation standards. Responsible for the recruiting, retention and development of field staff. 1. The Recruitment and retention of employees for his/her respective site. 2. Responsible for arranging and implementing the onboarding/orientation and 90-day performance evaluations. 3. Responsible for coordination the completion of initial and all annual competencies of direct care staff. 4. Responsible for implementing and adhering to Moments way philosophy of care. 5. Responsible for timely annual performance evaluations for all direct care staff. 6. Responsible for ensuring the adherence of ongoing monthly educational requirements of all staff. 7. To ensure that exit interviews are conducted in accordance with organizational policies, for any member of the Clinical Team exiting the organization and that this information is submitted to the QA department for tracking and trending analysis. Budgeting/Productivity 1. Responsible to ensure that the daily/weekly/monthly productivity requirements for each direct care giver are met and monitors this report. 2. Monitors Key Performance Indicators on a periodic basis and resolves concerns in conjunction with other related departments. 3. In conjunction with Executive Management is responsible for the review of all pharmacy and DME related bills/expenses, investigating any variance and documenting the reasons. 4. Is responsible to review and approve all vendor bills in a timely manner. Provision of Quality Care 1. Is responsible for ensuring the on call schedule to meet the patient's needs and organizational policy. 2. Participates in rotating Administrator on Call. 3. Is responsible for the staff schedule to ensure the plan of care is met and that quality services are provided in accordance with each patient's plan of care. 4. Is responsible to document, investigate and report all alleged complaints in accordance with organizational policy, and communicate with the Compliance/QA department any adverse results. 5. Responsible to review and take the necessary corrective action of organizational identified quality measures for improvement of patient outcomes in conjunction with the QA department. 6. Responsible to review and take the necessary corrective actions of ongoing measurement of site-specific Performance Improvement Plan(s). 7. Responsible to review and take the necessary corrective action of chart audits for patients with long LOS 8. To ensure the timely reporting and review with staff the trending of all Adverse events. 9. Responsible to review and take the necessary corrective action to of IDG documentation 10. Responsible to review and take the necessary actions to ensure the timeliness of documentation from the clinical team. 11. Responsible to review and take the necessary actions to ensure the timely review of CAHPS outcomes with clinical team with objectives for the team to demonstrate improvement is identified areas. 12. To ensure the timely investigative documentation of staff reported concerns/events.(ethical advocate) The Clinical Manager will participate as a member of the following: A. Management Team B. Advisory IDG Committee C. Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Committee The Clinical Manager will be qualified and possess appropriate clinical training and experience, as verified by: 1. Education, training, and previous work experience 2. Current professional licensure 3. Interview for understanding of care and service being provided as well as population being served 4. Management experience and clinical knowledge Qualifications; 1. Nursing and hospice aide services will be under the supervision of a registered nurse who has at least two (2) years of hospice or community-based health care experience. 2. Preferred Hospice experience of a minimum of one ( 1 ) year. 3. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 4. Knowledge of Hospice Industry best practices 5. Capable to utilize standard email system, texting, other software systems in order to ensure comprehensiveness of job-related duties. 6. Current RN license in the state of the agency. 7. Current and valid Driver's license with a reliable source of transportation. 8. Clear criminal background check. 9. Willing to function as part of the team for improved patient outcomes. OSHA requirements; Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. Mild to Moderate exposure for bloodborne pathogens Moderate exposure of communicable diseases Prolonged sitting in a car/desk Prolonged use of a telephone/computer/tablet Job Type: Full-time Experience: nursing: 2 years (Preferred) hospice: 2 years (Preferred) License: RN (Preferred) Benefits: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Schedule: Monday to Friday On call
