QA Nurse, Hospice RN

divh2Quality Assurance Registered Nurse/h2pThis Quality Assurance Registered Nurse will report directly to the Area Vice President and be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the highest quality of patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous performance improvement within the hospice program./pullipDevelop, implement, and oversee the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program for hospice services./p/lilipAnalyze clinical performance data to identify trends and implement process improvements./p/lilipConduct audits, chart reviews, and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to hospice regulations and standards./p/lilipFacilitate quality improvement projects and initiatives based on identified areas of need./p/lilipMonitor and report patient outcomes, infection control data, and adverse events./p/lilipEnsure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), The Joint Commission (TJC), National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), and state-specific hospice regulations./p/lilipStay updated on federal, state, and local regulations and ensure the organizations policies and procedures align with regulatory changes./p/lilipPrepare and assist in hospice surveys, inspections, and accreditation reviews./p/lilipCollaborate with leadership to implement corrective action plans following compliance reviews./p/lilipOversee the design and implementation of validation procedures, test plans, and test cases/p/lilipProvide guidance and education to clinical staff on quality and regulatory requirements./p/lilipAssist in the development and implementation of clinical best practices./p/lilipSupport ongoing training initiatives related to quality improvement, infection control, documentation standards, and patient safety./p/lilipEnsure proper documentation practices to meet CMS (Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services) and other regulatory requirements./p/lilipDevelop, write, and manage the execution of an overall software test strategy/p/lilipImplement and utilize QA tools/p/lilipCreate and present risk assessments to identify potential risk/p/lilipCollaborate with IT to document practice care and documenting in accordance with clinical and quality initiatives/p/lilipWork with quality initiative teams to improve care delivery and documentation/p/lilipWork closely with nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and hospice aides to promote high-quality patient-centered care./p/lilipAct as a resource for clinical teams regarding hospice best practices and regulatory compliance./p/lilipParticipate in case reviews and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to ensure quality goals are met./p/li/ulh3About You/h3pstrongQualifications What Youll Bring:/strong/pullipstrongMinimum of 3 years of clinical hospice care experience/strong/p/lilipBachelors degree nursing preferred/p/lilipRN license in state of practice/p/lilipExperience implementing rapid-cycle improvement techniques that demonstrate material improvements/p/lilipExperience with QA measuring and testing/p/lilipWorking knowledge of quality system requirements/p/lilipStrong analytical and quantitative skills/p/li/ulh3We Offer/h3pstrongBenefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time Per Diem):/strong/pullipCompetitive Pay/p/lilip401(k) with Company Match/p/lilipCareer Advancement Opportunities/p/lilipNational Local Recognition Programs/p/lilipTeammate Assistance Fund/p/li/ulpstrongAdditional Full-Time Benefits:/strong/pullipMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance/p/lilipMileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program/p/lilipGenerous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays/p/lilipWellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint Spine Concierge Care)/p/lilipEducation Support Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)/p/lilipFree Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/p/lilipCompany-paid Life Long-Term Disability Insurance/p/lilipVoluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)/p/li/ulpstrongReady to Join a Team That Cares?/strong/ppApply today and take your career to the next level by guiding hospice care that makes every moment matter./ppstrongLegalese/strong/pullipThis is a safety-sensitive position/p/lilipEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits/p/lilipWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements/p/lilipWe are proud to be an EEO employer/p/lilipWe maintain a drug-free workplace/p/li/ulpReqID: 2026-136711 Category: Branch Admin and Clerical Position Type: Full-Time Company: Gentiva Hospice/p/div