Quality Assurance Nurse ~ Home Health

Iowa Home Care is seeking a skilled QAPI Nurse (RN) to serve as a key member of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) team. This role supports agency quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence across the continuum of home health care.  This is an on-site position of Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm at our West Des Moines location. 

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-term and Long Term Disability plans
Flex-Spending
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent 401K with Employer Match
PTO and Paid Holidays
Wellness Program to include onsite gym 
Continuing Education opportunities 
Key Responsibilities

Serve as a leader and role model for teamwork, service excellence, and professional practice
Support the QAPI program and assist with Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) as assigned
Ensure 100% compliance with clinically based Medicare Conditions of Participation
Review and educate staff on SOC, ROC, transfers, and discharges
Ensure appropriate care planning for complex patients
Analyze hospital transfers and provide education to reduce readmissions
Track, review, and ensure timely completion of OASIS and comprehensive assessments
Review clinical documentation (OASIS, orders, plans of care) for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Provide ongoing education related to clinical, regulatory, and performance improvement standards
Serve as a clinical resource to all staff and assist managers as directed
Qualifications

Current RN licensure
3+ years of clinical nursing experience ~home health preferred
Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation and OASIS
Experience with clinical documentation review and compliance
Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
COS-C certification preferred