Quality Improvement Nurse, Valley Home Care, Full Time, Day

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Quality Improvement Nurse is responsible for the overall coordination of complete clinical records including accurate, consistent and timely assessments and orders demonstrating quality services according to acceptable standards of practice. The Quality Improvement Nurse has extensive knowledge of the regulatory guidelines governing home health agencies and is able to interpret these regulations to Clinical Managers and Clinicians in the context of coding and current documentation practices.

EDUCATION:
Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and licensed in New Jersey. BS degree is preferable. OASIS knowledge required and certification preferable; willing to obtain within one (1) year if not held upon hire. Coding certification preferable

EXPERIENCE:
Must understand the issues related to the delivery of home health services and be able to problem solve and use critical thinking effectively. Supervisory experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Must possess clear evidence of integrity and the highest standards of ethical conduct. Must demonstrate an ability and willingness to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, motivate and win the respect and loyalty of staff, build an excellent team, and accomplish results through others. Must demonstrate strong organization, critical thinking, and analytical skills (verbal, written, presentation) to present information or ideas clearly and communicate effectively and pleasantly with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Must demonstrate ability to change from one task to another, frequently without loss of composure or efficiency. Current and valid driver's license , registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhare to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location

Shift

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.