Home Health Quality Assurance LVN
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse performing clinical quality assurance for a home health agency: audits daily charting for compliance with Medicare, CMS, and internal standards, and supports Quality Improvement (QAPI) activities under a QA Nurse Supervisor.
Quality Assurance LVN
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Quality Assurance LVN, under the direct supervision of the Quality Assurance Nurse Supervisor, implements the Quality Improvement Program and supportive activities. Review clinical charting for conformance/compliance to Medicare and Agency standards. Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities for the agency.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include\:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
- Experience
2 years of experience in home health care.
- Licenses and Certifications
(LVN) LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or BNE Compact State). Upon Hire
Preferred
- Experience
2 years of Home Health Quality Assurance experience
JOB DUTIES
- Audits daily notes for proper documentation and ensures chart reviews are timely, accurate, and meet all data requirements under CMS guideline.
- Monitors compliance with both internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Discusses any noted documentation discrepancies with QA RN Supervisor and Clinical Managers.
- Regularly participates in case conference activities and assists with record reviews that conferences are conducted and documented in accordance with Agency policy.
- Participates in Quality Improvement (QAPI) Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are identified and implemented.
- Assists in tracking QAPI items (infections, hospitalizations, incident reports, etc.).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.