Quality Improvement Specialist - Nursing Home Expertise
location_onGervais Street, The Vista, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29201, United States
Job Description
About Constellation Quality Health
Constellation Quality Health is a non-profit health care quality consultancy and QIO-like Entity certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Founded by physicians in 1983, we are headquartered in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. We offer an array of quality improvement, clinical review, audit, technical, and consulting services and solutions to improve care delivery, system performance, and patient outcomes.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced professional in nursing home operations and quality improvement to join our team as a Nursing Home Quality Improvement Specialist. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in nursing home administration, clinical leadership, or corporate support, who have a deep understanding of nursing home operations driving quality outcomes.
As a Quality Improvement Specialist, you will consult with nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) on initiatives supporting operations, implement evidence-based strategies and drive measurable improvements in care delivery.
Why Join Us
Work in a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing nursing home care and outcomes. Collaborate with industry leaders and experts to implement meaningful quality improvement initiatives. Opportunity to shape operational and clinical excellence in post-acute and long-term care settings.
This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced nursing home administrators, clinical leaders, and corporate quality professionals to drive meaningful change in nursing home care and operations. If you have the expertise and passion for improving resident outcomes and facility performance, we’d love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Gervais Street, The Vista, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29201, United States
Columbia, South Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as trusted advisor to nursing home providers on sustainable care quality improvements
- check_circleAssist nursing home leaders in assessing performance gaps
- check_circleDevelop Quality Action Plans (QAPs) for nursing home facilities
- check_circleDeliver technical assistance including data review and coaching
- check_circleInterpret clinical performance data to guide improvement strategies
- check_circleMaintain accurate records of quality improvement efforts in data systems
- check_circleEngage healthcare organizations to provide guidance and support best practices
- check_circleServe as primary point of contact for providers for quality initiatives
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree required (healthcare administration, nursing, public health, or related); Master's preferred
- verifiedExperience in nursing home leadership or quality improvement
- verifiedStrong understanding of CMS regulations, Five-Star Ratings, QAPI, and federal/state survey processes
- verifiedNursing Home Administrator (NHA) license or Administrator-in-Training (AIT), Registered Nurse (RN), or Certified Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) preferred
Benefits & Perks
Skills, education and keywords
Skills: qapi, cms regulations, five-star ratings, nursing home administrator, administrator-in-training, registered nurse, certified resident assessment coordinator.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required (preferred fields: healthcare administration, nursing, public health, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.