QI Nurse - Document Audit Specialist - Home Care

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

 

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Quality Improvement Nurse – Documentation Audit Specialist, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Quality Systems Senior Manager, provides analytical implementation of a process for thorough medical record review and professional audit services based on advanced knowledge of TJC standards and elements of performance, CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP's), state practice acts for clinical services and other applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements as they pertain to clinical services. The Quality Improvement Nurse – Documentation Audit Specialist is accountable and responsible for clinical audit review that supports TJC and CMS requirements and corrective action plans associated with any accreditation or regulatory agency survey. This position is responsible for providing a continuous and thorough gap analysis related to meeting accreditation and regulatory documentation requirements and is the individual primarily responsible for working with Clinical Informatics and IS to assure a timely, accurate and appropriate clinical documentation system for the Children's Mercy Home Care clinicians.

 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

 

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Informatics and the Information Systems (IS) Department regarding correct, appropriate and applicable TJC, CMS, state and federal data elements and requirements for all clinical home health electronic and paper medical record documentation. Responsible for improving the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation in the patient medical record.
• Develops and designs the medical record review and clinical audit process utilizing a continuous and thorough program gap analysis; the audit process and program must comply with accreditation and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Participates and supports in process and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing BSN and
  • 3-5 years experience preferred or
• Associate's Degree Associate's degree in nursing, ADN;
  • BSN must be obtained within 5 years of hire date. and
  • 5-7 years experience
    • Pediatrics experience preferred
• One of the following required upon hire:
  • Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas
  • Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri 
  • RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
    • Employee must obtain KS or MO Multistate License within 90 days of hire
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provide Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

Benefits at Children's Mercy

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