Quality Improvement Auditor (Registered Nurse) – Hospice

Quick Facts

Part-time Quality Improvement Auditor RN role for hospice home health; 20 hours/week, days (3 days one week and 2 days the other). Initial in-person training, then fully remote.

Description

Review hospice clinical record documentation at various points in time to ensure completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Perform concurrent and discharge audits, collect and analyze quality data, support OBQI/PI/CQI activities, and participate in the quality improvement committee. Track time-sensitive documentation such as physician orders and OASIS assessments while partnering on process improvement and education to close documentation gaps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct concurrent and discharge clinical record audits for quality standards, completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement related to documentation and follow-through with patient care.
• Help resolve documentation/chart deficiencies by developing in-service/education programs with the QI Coordinator, managers, supervisors, and Program Development RN.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor and evaluate organizational performance using internal and external sources.
• Support establishing and monitoring performance improvement measures based on outcome analysis.
• Serve as a member of the QI committee and help prepare quarterly and annual OBQI/PI/CQI reports.
• Track and continuously monitor time-sensitive documentation (including physician orders and OASIS assessments).
• Remain current on regulatory compliance issues and participate in Process Improvement Teams as directed.
• Demonstrate patient care understanding across cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation processes.
• Follow HIPAA Privacy and Confidentiality rules, dress code, and attendance expectations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
• At least 2 years of experience in home health care.
• Working knowledge of Medicare, IDPH, and JCAHO rules and regulations relevant to home care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, with protection for unexpected life events. Eligibility depends on employment classification; refer to the benefits page for details.