POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing psychosocial assessments of LMVNA patients. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides counseling, education and resource referral to the patient in accordance with accreditation guidelines, Federal and State rules and regulations, accepted Standards of Social Work Practice and LMVNA policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Current California Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) license
• At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting
• Valid Basic Life Support Certification
• Valid Driver License and auto insurance
• Knowledge of computer, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to details.
• Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility of tasks.
• Strong professional ethics, discretion and judgment.
• Good organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists LMVNA patients in coping with the impact of their illness whether chronic, acute or terminal. Counsels the patient to utilize his/her own resources and those of the community to reach his/her highest level of functioning within the context of the injury or illness; and interacts with the physician and team members to ensure an understanding of the patient’s social and emotional factors related to health problems. Interacts with the patient, with the use of psychotherapeutic methods, and their family members to prevent or lessen the psychosocial, emotional and environmental conditions that interfere with the patient’s ability to receive care, comply with treatment, or heal.
• Provides accurate, legible documentation in a timely manner. This includes an assessment of the patient’s resources, strengths, weaknesses and problems identified by the patient and healthcare team as related to the patient’s illness or disease process as prescribed by the physician; communicates social service departmental concerns, ideas and needs to immediate supervisor.
• Complies with all CEU requirements as required by appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Complies with the mandate to report abuse and neglect of a dependent elder and/or child to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the process to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Attends and participates in case conferences on a regular basis, in-service educational programs, and conduct ongoing therapy groups.
• Participates in QE process as assigned.
• Represents the organization at appropriate community/agency meetings.
• Provides orientation as requested to new clinical staff regarding the purpose, role and duties of the MSWs and serves as a field educator of graduate MSW interns, as appropriate.
• Meets daily average productivity standard set by LMVNA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides skilled nursing care to patients at home in accordance with state licensure requirements, Medicare Conditions of Participation, Title 22 licensure regulations, nursing protocol and Livingston’s policies and procedures.. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse License
• Valid Basic Life Support Certification
• One Year of Professional Nursing experience
• Valid Driver License and auto insurance
• Knowledge of computer, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to details.
• Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility of tasks.
• Strong professional ethics, discretion and judgment.
• Good organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides skilled nursing care as required by the plan of care for the patient.
• Prepares clinical notes and progress notes as required and submits documentation within 48 hours.
• Documents skilled nursing care appropriate for billing and is aware of reimbursement issues.
• Attends team case conference meetings.
• Informs the case manager nursing supervisor, physician and other interdisciplinary team members of changes in the patient’s condition and needs
• Provides education and information to the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Participates in educational programs to maintain skills and knowledge of current nursing practices; in case conference meetings to provide continuity of patient care; and in weekend work as needed.
• Maintains a positive, professional, and respectful attitude.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing psychosocial assessments of LMVNA patients. The Medical Social Worker provides counseling, education and resource referral to the patient in accordance with accreditation guidelines, Federal and State rules and regulations, accepted Standards of Social Work Practice and LMVNA policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school
• Valid Basic Life Support Certification
• Licensed Cliical Social Worker preferred
• Valid Driver License and auto insurance
• Knowledge of computer, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to details.
• Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility of tasks.
• Strong professional ethics, discretion and judgment.
• Good organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists LMVNA patients in coping with the impact of their illness whether chronic, acute or terminal. Counsels the patient to utilize his/her own resources and those of the community to reach his/her highest level of functioning within the context of the injury or illness; and interacts with the physician and team members to ensure an understanding of the patient’s social and emotional factors related to health problems. Interacts with the patient, with the use of psychotherapeutic methods, and their family members to prevent or lessen the psychosocial, emotional and environmental conditions that interfere with the patient’s ability to receive care, comply with treatment, or heal.
• Provides accurate, legible documentation in a timely manner. This includes an assessment of the patient’s resources, strengths, weaknesses and problems identified by the patient and healthcare team as related to the patient’s illness or disease process as prescribed by the physician; communicates social service departmental concerns, ideas and needs to immediate supervisor.
• Complies with all CEU requirements as required by appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Complies with the mandate to report abuse and neglect of a dependent elder and/or child to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the process to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Attends and participates in case conferences on a regular basis, in-service educational programs, and conduct ongoing therapy groups.
• Participates in QE process as assigned.
• Represents the organization at appropriate community/agency meetings.
• Provides orientation as requested to new clinical staff regarding the purpose, role and duties of the MSWs and serves as a field educator of graduate MSW interns, as appropriate.
• Meets daily average productivity standard set by LMVNA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision provides and documents intermittent therapeutic, restorative skilled services in the patient’s place of residence. Patient problems range from simple to very complex. Provides services when ordered by a physician and in accordance with accreditation guidelines, Federal and State Rules and Regulations, accepted standards of nursing practice and LMVNA Policies and Procedures. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid California Registered Nurse License 
• One year professional nursing experience 
• Valid Basic Life Support Certification 
• Valid Driver License and auto insurance 
• Knowledge of computer, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.   
• Good verbal and written communication skills.  
• High level of attention to details. 
• Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility of tasks. 
• Strong professional ethics, discretion and judgment.  
• Good organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts and documents comprehensive nursing assessments. 
• Accurately collects required data (OASIS) as part of the assessment at Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), transfer, discharge, when there is a significant change in the patient’s condition and every sixty days. 
• Determines program eligibility, needed services, and verifies payer sources. 
• Reviews patient’s medications at every visit, maintains a list of current medications and reconciles the Home Health medication list with medication lists from other providers; e.g. inpatient discharge. 
• Develops and maintains an individualized patient centered plan of care using critical thinking skills. Evaluates the patient’s response to care, updates the care plan and makes referrals to internal and external resources to meet patient’s needs. 
• Develops and implements an individualized teaching plan for the patient and family/ caregiver with a goal of assisting the patient in reaching the highest level of independence possible. 
• Timely obtains physician orders for necessary care and services. 
• Case manages assigned patients ensuring continuity of care and efficient and effective utilization of resources to ensure patient goals and desired outcomes are met. 
• Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, Case Managers, Directors, Supervisors and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team regarding changes in the patient’s condition, plan of care, needs and goals. 
• Ensures clinical documentation is complete, accurate, professional and submitted to LMVNA within 48 hours of the visit, patient/family or interdisciplinary care team interaction. 
• Presents assigned patients at care conferences.  
• Proactively ensures patients have correct supplies. 
• Supervises LVNs and CHHAs. Ensures a current CHHA plan of care is on record and available to the CHHA. Makes CHHA supervisory visits at least every two weeks. 
• Collaborates with LVNs on patient care and concerns as related to patients the RN case manages.  
• Ensures that all required notices are provided to the patient or patient’s legal representative timely and in compliance with regulations. These include, but are not limited to: Home Health Advance Benefit Notices (HHABN) and Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC). 
• Collaborates with the team to ensure prior authorizations are completed prior to visits in accordance with policy. 
• Monitors case communication follow up notes, e-mails and work basket items and takes appropriate action in a timely fashion. 
• Meets LMVNA productivity expectations. 
• Works weekends and holiday rotations as assigned. 
• Accurately and timely records and reports hours worked and mileage, as required by state regulations. 
• Identifies health and safety risks and implements risk reduction strategies for self and others according to LMVNA policy and procedure. 
• Actively participates in quality improvement, in-services and other activities as requested or required. 
• May serve as Preceptor to RNs and/or LVNs. 
• Acts as a role model within and outside the agency. 
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues. 
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position works with the Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Specialist II providing consultation to clinical staff regarding wound management and ostomy care regarding patients on care with home health and hospice. This person acts as a consultant in a hospital setting in accordance with state licensure requirements, accreditation guidelines, Title 22 regulations, and the organization’s policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Current RN license for the state of California.
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)
• Two years experience in home healthcare or acute care in this specialty.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages Wound Advisor, verifies that each wound type and protocols are appropriate and current. Initiates revisions to plan of treatment as necessary.
• Using Wound Advisor, a software program that allows photographs of patients’ wounds to be uploaded to the e-record, is able to provide consultation to clinicians and physicians regarding wound care.
• Manages Wound Advisor protocols and makes changes as appropriate.
• Mentors staff in use of Wound Advisor.
• Provides educational classes for the staff as needed in coordination with the Director of Education.
• Provides education and instruction to patients and their families.
• Participates and instructs in specialty related inservices for the organization and external professional organizations/associations as appropriate/required.
• Participates in QI process related to specialty services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of OASIS documents, performs OASIS visits as needed on appropriate patients (ostomy or difficult wounds).
• Interacts with insurance coordinator and DME provides as appropriate.
• Acts as a liaison for the agency with hospitals and other referral sources and provides them with specialty (CWON) information and instruction.
• In collaboration with Team Coordinators and Case Manager ensures prior authorizations are completed in accordance with policy.
• Proactively ensures patients have correct supplies.
• Attends and participates in weekly case conferences.
• Identifies health and safety risks and implements risk reduction strategies for self and others according to organization’s policies and procedures.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Monitors case communication follow up notes, e-mail and mailbox and takes appropriate action in a timely fashion.
• Accurately and timely records and reports hours worked as required by state regulations.
• Demonstrates assertiveness, leadership and good interpersonal skills with physicians and clinicians. Maintains good internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Maintains a positive and respectful professional attitude.
• Acts as a positive role model within and outside the agency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Home Care Aide is responsible for providing services to clients at home needing care and assistance during the day and/or night under the direction of Livingston CareGivers policies, protocols and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• Current CPR certification
• CA Home Care Aide Registration ID
• Minimum age of 18 years required
• Good verbal, written and reading skills in English
• Be able to drive yourself to and from your assignments
• Previous experience applicable to position

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR credential

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists clients with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutritional needs, and household activities to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with the client, family, and/or caregiver regarding client’s needs and the services provided.
• Utilizes techniques of positioning, body mechanics and body alignment.
• Understands rationale and principles related to maintenance of skin integrity and need for infection control.
• Ensures client’s rights, including confidentiality of care.
• Conducts services in a caring, professional and ethical manner at all times.
• Assists with performance of procedures to ensure the physical well being and comfort of the client.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies.
• Participates with office schedulers and the Livingston CareGivers Director in a plan for client services and scheduled home visits.
• Submits legible, timely and accurate documentation for billing and payroll purposes.
• Able to work independently including prioritizing schedule of visits with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to work weekend requirements and variable shifts as needed.
• Must be dependable and able to report to assignments on time.
• Communicates in a timely manner with office staff regarding delayed arrivals or absences from assignments.
• Maintains a positive, respectful and professional attitude.
• Participates in process to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Performs all tasks according to policies regarding Infection Control and Universal Precautions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs occupational therapy assessment and treatment as prescribed by the referring physician and in accordance with the Livingston procedure manual and revises treatment plan as indicated.
• May act as patient case manager.
• Instructs, monitors and progresses patient in the use of therapeutic and self-care activities to improve function and increase independence.
• Instructs family members, caregivers and other Livingston personnel in the treatment program by encouraging them to follow through with those procedures that they can perform safely or supervise.
• Communicates with physician on a regular basis to keep him/her aware of patient’s plan of care, responses and status and ensures physician’s orders are followed.
• Communicates, coordinates and consults with other interdisciplinary team members regarding the patient’s plan of care, responses and status, including case conferences and HHA supervision.
• Accurately collects required data (OASIS) as part of the assessment at Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), transfer, discharge, when there is a significant change in the patient’s condition and every sixty days.
• Reviews patient’s medication list, maintains a list of current medications, and reconciles the Home Health medication list with medication lists from other providers; e.g. inpatient discharge.
• Develops and maintains an individualized patient centered plan of care using critical thinking skills.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to care, updates the care plan and makes referrals to internal and external resources to meet patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates understanding of Livingston and third party payor or treatment guidelines and documentation required for payment.
• Instructs Livingston personnel as needed.
• Provides communication to Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) regarding patient’s care plan, supervises care provided by COTA, performs COTA field evaluation
• Attends case conference meetings and prepares clinical and progress notes as required, submitting documentation in a timely manner.
• Participates in Quality Improvement process as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to all licensing and certification regulations pertinent to job.
• Participates in a process to maintain good internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of the medical record for each patient whose care they are managing.
• Documents skilled care and other patient-related forms accurately, timely and appropriately for reimbursement, regulatory and compliance mandates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs physical therapy treatment as prescribed by the referring physician under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, and in accordance with the Livingston procedure manual and reviews treatment plan as indicated. 
• Monitors and progresses patients in use of therapeutic and self-care activities to improve function and increase independence, and reports these findings to the supervising physical therapist. 
• Instructs family members, caregivers, and Livingston personnel involving them in the treatment program by encouraging them to follow through with those procedures that they can safely perform or supervise. 
• Communicates with the patient’s physician and the Physical Therapist to keep him/her apprised of the patient’s plan of care, responses, and status and ensures physicians’ orders are followed according to Livingston policy. 
• Communicates, coordinates, and consults with other interdisciplinary team members regarding the patient’s plan of care and status, including case conferences. 
• Assists in maintaining a list of current medications. 
• Demonstrates understanding of Livingston and third party payor or treatment guidelines and documentation required for payment. 
• Attends case conference meetings and prepares clinical and progress notes as required, submitting documentation in a timely manner. 
• Participates in the Quality Improvement process as assigned. 
• Understands and adheres to all licensing and certification regulations pertinent to job. 
• Participates in a process to maintain good internal and external customer satisfaction. 
• Meets daily average productivity standard set by Livingston (if full-time employee). 
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of the medical record for each patient, whose care they are managing. 
• Documents skilled care and other patient-related forms, accurately, timely and appropriately for reimbursement, regulatory and compliance mandates. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs speech/language/cognition assessment and treatment as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with Livingston procedure manual, reviews, and revises the treatment plan as indicated. 
• Instructs, supervises, monitors and progresses clients in techniques and exercises to improve independence in function and intelligibility. 
• May act as patient case manager. 
• Instructs family members, caregivers and Livingston personnel involving them in the treatment process to assist the patient. 
• Communicates with the patient’s physician on a regular basis to keep him/her apprised of the patient’s plan of care, responses and status and ensures physicians’ orders are followed. 
• Communicates, coordinates and consults with other interdisciplinary team members regarding the patient’s plan of care, responses and status, including case conferences and HHA supervision. 
• Accurately collects required data (OASIS) as part of the assessment at Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), transfer, discharge, when there is a significant change in the patient’s condition and every sixty days. 
• Reviews patient’s medication list, maintains a list of current medications, and reconciles the Home Health medication list with medication lists from other providers; e.g. inpatient discharge. 
• Develops and maintains an individualized patient centered plan of care using critical thinking skills. Evaluates the patient’s response to care, updates the care plan and makes referrals to internal and external resources to meet patient’s needs. 
• Demonstrates understanding of Livingston and third party payor or treatment guidelines and documentation required for payment. 
• Instructs agency personnel as needed. 
• Attends case conference meetings and prepares clinical and progress notes as required, submitting documentation in a timely manner. 
• Participates in the Quality Improvement process as assigned. 
• Understands and adheres to all licensing and certification regulations pertinent to job. 
• Participates in the process to maintain good customer internal and external customer satisfaction. 
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of the medical record for each patient whose care they are managing. 
• Legibly documents skilled care and other patient-related forms accurately, timely and appropriately for reimbursement and compliance mandates.  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct and document the nursing component of the comprehensive assessment on admission.
• Determine program eligibility, needed services, and verifies payer sources.
• Perform thorough physical and psychological assessments to determine patient needs and appropriateness for hospice care.
• Provide information about hospice care, its philosophy, and services to patients and their families.
• Guides patients and families through the admission process, including obtaining informed consent and completing necessary paperwork.
• Developing initial care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, addressing medication needs, equipment requirements, and other aspects of care.
• Addressing immediate concerns and providing initial symptom management as needed during the admission process.
• Ensures clinical documentation is complete, accurate, professional, and submitted to Livingston by end of day.

POSITION SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts and documents the nursing component of the comprehensive assessment on admission, recertification (90, 60 days) and/or when the patient’s condition warrants.
• Determines program eligibility, needed services, and verifies payer sources.
• Reviews patient’s medications at every visit, maintains a list of current medications, and reconciles the Hospice medication list with medication lists from other providers; e.g. inpatient discharge.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care group (IDG) in developing and maintaining an individualized patient centered plan-of-care. Evaluates the patient’s response to care, updates the care plan and makes referrals to internal and external resources to meet patient’s needs.
• Develops and implements an individualized teaching plan for the patient and family/caregiver with a goal of assisting the patient and family in reaching a safe and comfortable death in accordance with the patient’s wishes.
• Timely obtains physician orders for necessary care and services.
• Case manages assigned patients ensuring continuity of care and efficient and effective utilization of resources to ensure patient goals and desired outcomes are met.
• Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, Case Managers, Patient Care Coordinator(s), Director(s), and appropriate members of the IDG regarding changes in the patient’s condition, plan-of-care, needs, and goals.
• Ensures clinical documentation is complete, accurate, professional, and submitted to Livingston within 48 hours of the visit, patient/family or interdisciplinary care team interaction.
• Presents assigned patients at weekly case conferences.
• Proactively ensures patients have correct supplies.
• Supervises LVNs and CHHAs. Ensure a current CHHA plan-of-care is on record and available to the CHHA. Makes CHHA supervisory visits at least every two weeks.
• Ensures that all required notices are provided to the patient or patient’s legal representative timely and in compliance with regulations.
• In collaboration with designated office staff, ensures prior authorization requests are completed in accordance with policy.
• Monitors case communication follow-up notes, e-mail and mailbox, and takes appropriate action in a timely fashion.
• Meets or exceeds productivity expectations.
• Work weekends and holiday rotations as assigned.
• Accurately and timely records and reports hours worked as required by state regulations.
• Identifies health and safety risks and implements risk reduction strategies for self and others according to Livingston policy and procedure.
• Actively participates in quality improvement, in-services, and other activities as requested or required.
• May serve as Preceptor to RN’s and LVNs.
• Communicates regularly with Director(s) about department issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for providing skilled nursing intervention and support care via the telephone in accordance with the home health interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient. Assesses the needs of patient and family, determine if a home visit is needed. If a visit is needed, obtains orders and notifies the appropriate Skilled Nurse.
• Initiates referrals from physician orders to start care. Writes supplemental orders for patients that require continuing care. Utilizes intake staff to perform intake duties when they are present. Communicates with physician either directly or indirectly by having nurses telephone the physician.
• Communicates new orders and patient concerns to appropriate departments, i.e., home health and hospice so that orders can be carried out and cases assigned and scheduled.
• Coordinates clinical services to promote clinical practices that meet established VNA nursing care standards.
• Reviews lab results, informs physician of critical abnormal values and documents to Case Manager and Director of Patient Care Services.
• Assists to ensure physicians’ orders are followed accurately
• Ensures compliance with state and federal home care regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Performs scheduling functions as needed and records this information for the Patient Care Coordinators. Asks for direction of the supervisor on call, as needed.
• Provides a report to the triage nurse, schedulers, case managers, and supervisor, by means of writing, voice mail, and/or e-mail
• Reports unresolvable problems and concerns to supervisor on call and carries out supervisor’s plan if asked
• Ability to appropriately and effectively use all components of the team leader manual.
• Initiates the Unusual Occurrence Report for avoidable or potentially avoidable events.
• Acts as resource for injured employee ensuring that LMVNA protocol for injury on the job is followed
• Responds to medical or emotional crisis and/or death of patient by giving instructions over the telephone and assessing if a home visit is needed to provide direct care.
• Provides support and instruction regarding LMVNA protocol to staff and families when a death of a patient has occurred at home.Communicates daily activity summary (call log) to the appropriate supervisor by the morning of the following day.
• Communicates new orders/assignments to home health/hospice staff on weekend schedule.
• Assists staff in appropriate procurement of supplies, patient data, and LMVNA protocol.
• Acts as resource for CHHAs serving home health/hospice patients. Takes report regarding change in condition.
• Responsible for setting alarm systems and securing the building upon entry and exit.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for ensuring compliance activities with the accreditation agency, ensuring adherence to CMS Conditions of Participation,  Title 22, State and Federal regulations, CHAP accreditation  standards and payer requirements.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the agency’s Compliance Program and assessment of all departments, to include essential elements as described by the OIG, auditing/monitoring.
• Responsible for the oversight of all staff education related to the LMVNA Compliance Program.
• Responsible for coordination of all monthly, quarterly or annual reports related to compliance and risk management.
• Identify potential areas of vulnerability and risk, then develop and implement remediation plans to resolve issues. Independently acts and investigates matters related to compliance and reports to the President/CEO and to the Audit/Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors as appropriate.
• Responsible for the oversight of the agency’s wellness and safety program (required by OSHA) and risk management activities (including the IIPP).
• In conjunction with other managers develops policies and procedures for risk management and illness and injury prevention.
• Works closely with the Security Officer to assure compliance with regulations.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulators, accrediting bodies, and auditors.
• Provide regular compliance reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Lead Livingston’s QAPI programs to systematically enhance patient care, safety and quality care through ongoing assessment and proactive improvement.
• Oversee quality metrics, patient safety initiatives, outcomes, and dashboards.
• Partner with Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Medical Directors to advance evidence-based care and support continuous clinical improvement.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement using data to drive decisions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.