Valid nursing license (RN) in good standing with state licensing board.
Experience in hospice, palliative medicine, critical care, ICU, emergency medicine, or medical-surgical units.
Minimum of five years in nursing, with two years in Quality Assessment, Patient Safety, or Performance Improvement.
Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
Strong communication skills for diverse interactions, including triage calls and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Knowledge of infection control practices essential for patient safety.
Responsibilities
Elicit recommendations for quality and patient safety improvement from staff.
Encourage reporting of occurrences without fear of reprisal.
Investigate all occurrences systematically.
Lead root cause analyses to address issues.
Implement and monitor quality and performance improvement programs.
Develop and conduct Performance Improvement education programs for staff.
Oversee data collection, chart abstraction, and reporting activities.
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Dental and vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule options
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discount on services
Full Job 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.
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
About Calvary Hospital, Inc
Calvary Hospital, Inc is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides palliative care to adult patients with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. The hospital was founded in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of New York and is located in the Bronx, New York. Calvary Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The hospital has a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who work together to provide compassionate care to patients and their families. Calvary Hospital also offers a range of support services, including bereavement counseling and spiritual care.
