QI Nurse - Document Audit Specialist - Home Care

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Quality Improvement Nurse - Documentation Audit Specialist, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Quality Systems Senior Manager, provides analytical implementation of a process for thorough medical record review and professional audit services based on advanced knowledge of TJC standards and elements of performance, CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP's), state practice acts for clinical services and other applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements as they pertain to clinical services. The Quality Improvement Nurse - Documentation Audit Specialist is accountable and responsible for clinical audit review that supports TJC and CMS requirements and corrective action plans associated with any accreditation or regulatory agency survey. This position is responsible for providing a continuous and thorough gap analysis related to meeting accreditation and regulatory documentation requirements and is the individual primarily responsible for working with Clinical Informatics and IS to assure a timely, accurate and appropriate clinical documentation system for the Children's Mercy Home Care clinicians.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Clinical Informatics and the Information Systems (IS) Department regarding correct, appropriate and applicable TJC, CMS, state and federal data elements and requirements for all clinical home health electronic and paper medical record documentation. Responsible for improving the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation in the patient medical record.
• Develops and designs the medical record review and clinical audit process utilizing a continuous and thorough program gap analysis; the audit process and program must comply with accreditation and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Participates and supports in process and quality improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years experience
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provide Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $31.42/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.