The Home Health Quality Improvement Coordinator plays a critical role in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of home health care services. This position involves developing and managing quality improvement programs, ensuring compliance with OASIS requirements, and supporting clinical staff through education and resource provision. The coordinator will use their clinical expertise and knowledge of quality improvement to drive positive patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Essential Duties

• Quality Improvement Activities: Participate in and lead quality improvement activities, focusing on outcome data, benchmarking information, and information management to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes.
• Operational Processes: Contribute to the development and analysis of operational processes. Assess the effectiveness of these processes and suggest improvements as needed.
• OASIS and Compliance: Assist in the development and execution of programs to meet OASIS requirements and other quality improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with these standards and serve as a resource for related queries.
• Clinical Record Audits: Coordinate and participate in clinical record audits to ensure appropriate and timely documentation by staff. Address any discrepancies and provide guidance on best practices.
• Innovative Solutions: Implement innovative approaches to improve services and quality. Demonstrate creativity in problem-solving and process development to enhance patient care.
• Staff Education: Develop and deliver educational activities for staff in coordination with the home care leadership team. Act as a resource for staff, offering support and guidance.
• Record Review Tools: Assist in the periodic reassessment and revision of record review tools to ensure they are effective and up-to-date.
• Data Analysis: Engage in operational processes related to the analysis of data from Remote Patient Monitoring. Use this data to inform quality improvement efforts.
• Case Management Input: Provide feedback and input to clinicians and management regarding goals, patient outcomes, and case management to support high-quality care.
• Documentation Needs: Communicate regularly with staff regarding documentation requirements and address any issues or needs that arise.
• Feedback and Orientation: Offer feedback to staff on clinical outcome issues during monthly unit meetings. Serve as a resource for new employee orientation, particularly concerning OASIS documentation and review.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Non-essential Duties

• Participate in special projects related to quality improvement as assigned.
• Attend and contribute to departmental and interdepartmental meetings

Required Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience as a professional nurse in a clinical setting. Home care experience is required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in quality improvement activities is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of OASIS requirements and quality improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver staff education and training.

Required Licensure/Education

• RN license in the state of Illinois is required.

Preferred Education

• Certification in OASIS is required. If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 12-18 months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field.

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: None
• Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: None
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: None
• Speech: Command of English language, good speaking skills for verbal communication with public and employees.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Required to communicate with employees and patients.
• Vision: Required to see computer screens, papers, fax printer, written materials.
• Smell:
• Hearing: Must be able to hear for verbal and telephone communication.
• Touch: Computer, telephone, handwriting

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 75%
• Twist: 0%
• Stand: 10%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 5%
• Kneel: 2%
• Lift: 1%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 2%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 3%
• Reach above shoulders: 2%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
• Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 360
• Twist: 0
• Stand: 30
• Crawl: 5
• Walk: 10
• Kneel: 2
• Lift: 5
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 5
• Climb: 0
• Bend: 5
• Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
• Normal weight: 5# continuously
• Pushing &pulling Normal weight: continuously
• Fine Manipulation: Telephone, sorting papers, computer entry, writing, using fax, printers, typing.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

• Inside hours: 8
• Outside hours : 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere:

Special Hazards:

Protective Clothing Required: