RN Performance Improvement Coordinator II - FT Days

Description

The Performance Improvement Coordinator II has accountability for the monitoring, implementation and evaluation of process and programs to meet regulatory, accreditation and standards of practice with defined evidence-based practices through chart review process and data abstraction in accordance with benchmarking organization's methodology.Core Competencies

• Conducts concurrent chart reviews to identify potential quality of care issues and works corroboratively with direct care givers when possible.
• Assesses documentation of care according to specific guidelines thereby promoting consistency in methodology and validity of the resulting data.
• Understands data storage and data sharing methods. Investigates data to find patterns and trends. Converts data into usable information that is easy to understand.
• Works collaboratively with the Health Information Management team and staff to promote cooperation and understanding of the data collection process
• Assists in developing and maintaining current policies and procedures, which will promote consistency in data collection, analysis and reporting systems.
• Assesses potential or known future changes in data collection, submission and reporting to benchmarking organizations and collaborates with appropriate internal management and staff to develop immediate strategies for compliance.
• Assists in the development of communication tools which promote understanding of the benchmark reports and how the data applies to each discipline's practice; thereby promoting ownership of the outcomes and buy-in to seek improvement.
• Elevates outcomes through solicited feedback to encourage continuous improvement.

Department Specific Competencies

• Educates staff to requirement of OASIS and implications for reimbursement when documentation is not congruent.
• Reviews all OASIS Assessments at required time points or when the patient condition changes as defined in regulations.
• Works in collaboration with agency Manager and PI/Educator to educate and provides in-services for staff development related to OASIS.
• Demonstrates Home Health specific competencies.
• Adheres to annual I will statements.

Education
DegreeProgramAssociatesHealthcare
Additional InformationLVN, RN, PTA, PT may apply
Experience
Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience2Home Health experience
Additional InformationExperience performing detailed home health chart review according to regulatory standards. Experience reviewing and coding OASIS documents. Must be a licensed RN, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, or LVN with a Oasis Certification (HCS-O or COS-C). Additional license required is HIM/Coding Professional Cert (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPS, HCS-D), or be able to obtain HIM/Coding Certification within 1 year of hire.
License / Certification Requirements
OASIS Certification
Compensation Range:

$48.05 - 80.31/hr