SUMMARY

HSAG is seeking a California-based Registered Nurse with recent Director of Nursing (DON) experience to join our team as a Quality Improvement Specialist (QIS). In this role, you will support nursing homes throughout the state in strengthening their Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs and advancing resident safety.
Under the supervision of the Director, the QIS supports the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Innovation Network–Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) Program by providing hands-on technical assistance and quality improvement (QI) support to nursing home providers. The QIS collaborates with providers to assess performance, conduct root cause analyses, and co-develop Quality Action Plans (QAPs) aligned with CMS priorities. This position plays a vital role in driving the adoption of evidence-based interventions, guiding providers through regulatory requirements, and helping them improve safety, care quality, and outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries through onsite visits, virtual coaching, and educational outreach. Some travel within California will be required.
Core Competencies and Responsibilities

POSITION LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• RN license – active in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years recent Director of Nursing (DON) experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a healthcare-related field, including QI experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or similar productivity and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering presentations, conducting training, and engaging with providers via phone and email.
• Commitment to improving healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries.
• Detail-oriented with strong initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  Work Environment
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Disclaimer
  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position.
  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs requiring non-regular work hours, or technological developments).
  HSAG is an EEO Employer of Veterans protected under Section 4212.
  If you have special needs and require assistance completing our employment application process, please feel free to contact us.
  EOE M/F/Veteran/Disability

EXPERIENCE

Not Specified

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