Hospice QAPI-Education Prgm Cd

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Company: Samaritan Health Services

Location: Albany, OR 97322

Description:

  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Serves as the QAPI (Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement) and Education Coordinator for Samaritan Evergreen Hospice Valley Outpatient Team, Coastal Outpatient Team, and Hospice House. Assists the Hospice Leadership team in the overall development and oversight of the QAPI program including coordination, development, reporting, improvement activities, and quality strategic planning. Serves as a resource to hospice staff and develops ongoing education and orientation content. Provides education and participates in community education and speaker engagements.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The Hospice teams at Samaritan Health Services support patients and family members through the final stages of their illness. Evergreen Hospice serves patients in Linn, Benton, Marion, Polk, Lincoln and Tillamook Counties. These services are offered in the home setting which may include the patient's own residence, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Services offered include intermittent skilled nursing visits (24-hour on-call nursing services available), pain and symptom management, medical social services, counseling, spiritual support, hospice aides, trained hospice volunteers and bereavement support. Medications and equipment are included as appropriate.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within two (2) years of hire. Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
    • Two years clinical experience required. Hospice or Home Health experience preferred.
    • Experience or training in computer applications required.
    • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
    • Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.
    • This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.
    • Database management experience preferred.
    • Experience in quality management, project management, regulatory compliance or risk management preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
    • Compliance: Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards. Use knowledge and judgment skills to determine whether events or processes comply.
    • Confidentiality: Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
    • Conflict resolution: Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
    • Problem Solving: Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)
      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)
      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)
      Continually
      (67 - 100% of the time)
      CLIMB - LADDER
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 - 60 Lbs
      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs
      CARRY 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
      CRAWL (hands & knees)
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
      CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
      CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
      KNEEL (on knees)
      REACH - Upward
      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
      PULL (0-20 pounds force)
      PULL (20-40 pounds force)
      PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
      SIT
      STAND
      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
      WALK - INCLINE
      CLIMB - STAIRS
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
      SQUAT Repetitive
      BEND FORWARD at waist
      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
      ROTATE TRUNK Standing
      ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
      REACH - Forward
      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
      FINGER DEXTERITY
      PINCH Fingers
      GRASP Hand/Fist
      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

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