RN Compliance Lead - Quality & Policy Improvement

Compensation $94,000.00 per year Schedule: M-F 830a-430p plus admin on call rotation. Medical or medical stipend. Dental, Vision, Benefit time, 401K. Regulatory Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, and HIPAA. Conduct internal audits, stay updated on healthcare legislation, and lead the organization through accreditation and compliance surveys. Develop, revise, and ensure the review of policies and procedures in collaboration with clinical leadership to maintain compliance and improve patient care delivery. Lead the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee, develop corrective action plans, and monitor the implementation of process improvements resulting from internal or external reviews. Develop and implement compliance programs that help the organization stay within legal and ethical boundaries. Assists in developing standards which ensure the safest and most effective service to the patient. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards. Conduct internal Compliance audits per audit schedule, create and implement action plans and maintain audit records. Develop and implement systems for tracking compliance requirements. Investigate, address and resolve compliance issues and concerns. Collaborate with other departments to address compliance concerns and to develop solutions, including root cause analyses and the implementation of corrective actions to address compliance issue identified in audits or surveys. Assist in educating staff on compliance policies, procedures and obligations. Responsible for supervising nursing staff, home health aides, and other interdisciplinary team members at the Home for Hospice, ensuring compliance with care plans and quality standards. Occasionally oversee the entire nursing staff, home health aides, and other interdisciplinary team members in the absence of clinical leadership. Collaborate with Human Resources to maintain accurate and up-to-date staff training records. Assists with visits and admissions based on business needs. Maintains appropriate infection control practices. Holds in strictest confidence all patient information and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by patient/family/representative or Hospice personnel. Participates in all required in-service education programs and meetings. Participates in 9 out of 12 nursing meetings annually. Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance. Performs other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr