LPN Quality Assurance Coordinator

Description

AW Health Care is a St. Louis based, independently operated, women-owned enterprise. We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary in the home health industry. AW is a rapidly growing home health agency, with an innovative approach to patient centered care. Our team consists of over 400 employees serving over 1500 patients in Missouri and Illinois.

AW Health Care Benefits: AW Health Care offers its' employees a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Matching 401K
• Paid Time Off

And a wide range of supplemental benefit options including, but not limited to:

• Additional Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Job Summary:

 REMOTE position within 60 miles of the St. Louis metro area 

The Quality Assurance Coordinator is a licensed nurse (LPN) responsible for overseeing the quality and clinical coordination of patient care at AW Healthcare. This role involves developing individualized care plans that prioritize self-care and enhance the patient’s quality of life, while also ensuring efficient use of resources. The coordinator leads quality assurance initiatives, monitors patient data (such as OASIS and MDS), and ensures that services meet both patient needs and regulatory standards. By working closely with administrative staff, the Quality Assurance Coordinator develops and implements quality indicators, performs data reviews, and reports on the effectiveness of care delivery to maintain compliance and optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintains a knowledge base of current HIPAA/regulatory/compliance issues 
2.  Knowledgeable and proficient regarding OASIS/MDS data and other needed documentation. 
3.  Knowledgeable and adheres to AW Healthcare policies and procedures
4. Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of computer software programs in use by AW Healthcare. 
5. Conferences with staff as needed regarding documentation and any identified areas of concern in service utilization or regulatory compliance. 
6. Tracks problems/concerns/weak areas noted during care coordination and reports trends and in-service needs to Nursing Supervisor and Director of Quality Assurance Performance Improvement.
7. Monitor and review OASIS/MDS outcomes as part of the documentation review.
8. Promotes agency services and programs by participating in public relations efforts or community activities. 
9. Recognizes limitations and conferences with supervisor/designee as needed. 
10. Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and assigned committees. 
11. Understands and actively participates in performance improvement program. 
12. Assists the Director of Quality Assurance Performance Improvement with creation, design, review and assists with Quality Improvement Plan annually. 
13. Provides education to staff on documentation guidelines, performance improvement for staff from identified deficiencies. 
14. Assures documentation quality with regard to regulatory compliance, utilization of services, timeliness and completeness of submitted OASIS/MDS assessments, visit notes, supervisory activities and supporting documentation. 
15. Adheres to HIPAA regulations, educates staff as needed on relative HIPAA requirements and non-adherence to standards is identified to appropriate supervisor immediately. 
16. Participates in staff meetings and in-services, as appropriate; completes annual mandatory in-services. 
17. Performs direct patient care as directed and as staffing patterns warrant per nursing practice act scope of practice as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Educational/Knowledge Requirements: 
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Missouri and/or Illinois 
• Two years of experience in home health management or MDS, preferred. 
• Good understanding of Medicare reimbursement guidelines and other third party payers. 
• Possesses good interpersonal relationship and communication skills. 
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. 
• Licensure/Certification: 
• Current licensure as a registered or licensed practical nurse as issued by the MO and/or IL boards of professional licensure, respectively. 
• Requires current state issued driver’s license, current motor vehicle insurance coverage and a motor vehicle in working condition.