Quality Assurance RN – Home Infusion Services

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
This position works with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Clinical Supervisors, clinical team and office team to support workflow functions that impact chart review. Review all OASIS assessment documents for accuracy, consistency and supporting documentation. Review clinical charting for conformance/compliance to Medicare and Agency standards. Discuss any noted documentation discrepancies with Supervisors and clinical staff as appropriate. 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

• Experience
  2 years of experience in home health care 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas Upon Hire or 
  (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE – (BNE Compact State) Upon Hire 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  2 years Home Health Quality Assurance experience 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Reviews OASIS assessment documents for accuracy, consistency and supporting documentation.
• Ensures that the clients plan of care is executed as written.
• 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. Develops and implements appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies as needed.
• Discusses any noted documentation discrepancies with Supervisors and clinical staff as appropriate.
• Regularly participates in case conference activities and assures through attendance and record reviews that conferences are conducted and documented in accordance with Agency policy.
• Reviews all reports of complaints, errors, incidents, and grievances to ensure that they are fully documented and properly handled in the timeframe and manner specified by the Agency’s policy.
• Performs internally defined audits of operational activities in accordance with appropriate accrediting standards and prescribed departmental policies.
• Participates in development and implementation of a staff educational program for documentation and Quality Improvement (QAPI).
• 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.