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SalaryCare Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose – to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team, you'll gain the support and inspiration for a career you'll find meaningful every day.
40 hours M-F
Summary:
The Quality Improvement Specialist reports to the Director of Quality and Patient Experience and is an active member of the Quality and Performance Improvement Department. Responsibilities include abstraction of quality measures from electronic medical records systems using measure specifications, auditing clinical documentation based on expected best practices, and participation in improvement projects.
This position will review patient charts for completeness and accuracy that reflects services provided, evidence-based practices, current patient status, individualized care plans, progress toward goals and outcomes of care. The Quality Improvement Specialist provides coaching and findings to the interdisciplinary team members as needed.
What You'll Bring:
- Registered Nurse, currently licensed in Massachusetts in good standing.
- Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Minimum three years of varied clinical experience as a professional nurse, and preferably one of the three years in a hospice, home care, or long term care setting.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
- Experienced with Electronic Medical Records.
- Proficiency in MS Office/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook
- Able to learn and use healthcare specific data entry systems
- Ability to interpret regulatory standards for documentation according to industry standards.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.
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The Pay Range listed is the anticipated hiring range of this position. Precise pay rates are determined through consideration of one or more of the following: education, training, relevant experience and work location. There are some cases in which the pay rate could exceed the range listed on this job post. Care Dimensions also offers a comprehensive benefits package – including employer-sponsored health insurance, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, student loan paydown, supplemental insurance options and more – which adds to the company's generous total rewards package.
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Benefits are are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20+ hours/week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, and so much more!
Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage people of color, those that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and individuals with different abilities to apply. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
