Description & Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the Clinical Operation Manager to develop an effective quality monitoring program
- Provides QA training to the Clinical Assessors, Clinical Monitors, and the QA staff in order that quality actions are incorporated into their daily practice
- Collects data related to assessments and assessment outcomes
- Examines cases at random for completeness, accuracy and consistency
- Examines data for outliers and researches such cases
- Analyzes UAS recommended scores in relation to Nurse Assessor determinations
- Develops / completes reports that track and trend activities / outcomes
- Acts as an advisor to program staff on all QA and Compliance issues related to the IPP program
- Attends Fair Hearing cases and prepare case packets, as required
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Nurse Director.
- Masterโs Degree from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program required.
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
- Preferred Specialties for Nurse Practitioners: Internal Medicine, Adult Health, Community Health, Family Practice, Psychiatry.
- Two (2) or more years practicing experience as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant required.
- 2+ years previous work experience in Quality and Risk Management in a hospital setting conducting peer reviews preferred.
- Strong working ability with all forms of technology, ability to navigate multiple systems, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, ability to learn and adapt to new technology quickly; exceptional analytical skills; detail and solution-oriented; ability to work independently as well as with a team; excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.