# Hospice Quality RN

**Company:** [Calvary Hospital](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/i6e28DFNXFRmniEBp9byXi.md)
**Location:** The Bronx, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Hospice/Homecare

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## Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Quality Nurse to join our team This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives during their most vulnerable moments, utilizing your extensive nursing expertise and passion for compassionate care.

Salary Range: $112,484 - $138,984

**Duties**

-   Elicits recommendations regarding continuous improvement of quality and patient safety programs from staff and develops recommendations for improvement,
-   Encourages reporting of occurrences without fear of reprisal.
-   Investigates all occurrences.
-   Leads root cause analyses.
-   Leads the implementation and monitoring of quality, patient safety and performance improvement programs.
-   Develops and leads Performance Improvement education programs for all staff, including management development programs/ Ensure facility and system-wide learning around Performance Improvement
-   Supports all departments/units with identifying performance improvement initiatives for each calendar year.
-   Oversees data collection, chart abstraction and reporting activities as necessary.
-   Responsible for Quality measures identification and reporting.
-   Responsible for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) reports and preparation for monthly Quality Outcomes Committee meetings
-   Incorporates information learned from tracer and survey activities into Performance Improvement programs
-   Utilizes system-wide and facility-wide dashboards to track Quality & Safety activities
-   Liaison to clinical departments identifying and assessing problems and monitoring actions.

## Requirements

-   Valid nursing license (RN) in good standing with state licensing board.
-   Proven experience in hospice & palliative medicine or related fields such as critical care, ICU, emergency medicine, or medical-surgical units.
-   Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Nursing and minimum of two (2) years of experience in Quality Assessment, Patient Safety or Performance Improvement, required.
-   Knowledge of and experience with data, analysis and reporting.
-   Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
-   Excellent communication skills for triage calls, family education sessions, case management coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
-   Knowledge of infection control practices and aseptic techniques essential for safe patient care delivery.
-   Ability to work independently in home settings while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism.

## Benefits

-   401(k)
-   Dental insurance
-   Employee assistance program
-   Employee discount
-   Flexible schedule
-   Health insurance
-   Health savings account
-   Life insurance
-   Paid time off
-   Retirement plan
-   Tuition reimbursement
-   Vision insurance