Clinical Quality and Compliance Nurse
Description
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Clinical Quality and Compliance Nurse
Location: Remote / Treehouse
Role Description:
The Clinical Quality and Compliance Nurse is part of Oak Street Health's Medical Management team, which includes care management and utilization management programs. This role is responsible for ensuring that internal healthcare practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. This role requires a deep understanding of clinical compliance requirements and involves conducting audits, providing education to staff, and collaborating with internal and external teams to enhance quality of care and maintain compliance standards. This individual will serve as the clinical subject matter expert for internal, regulatory, and/or payer compliance activities.
Core Responsibilities:
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of CMS, contractual agreements, accreditation standards, federal and state regulations, and business requirements pertinent to assigned programs, ensuring strict compliance.
Monitor changes in CMS/NCQA and other state/federal regulations and communicate updates to relevant staff to ensure ongoing compliance.
Collaborate with operations leaders to devise operational action plans based on compliance findings as necessary.
Develop and maintain internal audit tools and checklists to facilitate efficient compliance assessments for staff and program audits.
Serve as clinical subject matter expert for clinical quality and compliance activities
Provide regular input and feedback on auditing results, trends, and improvement activities.
Recommend and assist with the implementation of process improvement interventions.
Collaborate with clinical staff to educate and revise training materials based on audit findings.
Analyze processes and key performance indicators to evaluate compliance risk, internal control effectiveness, and efficiency improvement opportunities.
Ensure consistent adherence to HIPAA regulations, professional conduct, and ethical practice.
Develop Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), ensuring adequacy of operational responses and ongoing monitoring.
Undertake any other job duties as assigned.
Ability to be licensed in multiple states without restrictions
Other duties as assigned
What are we looking for?
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in utilization management, care management, healthcare operations, compliance auditing or a similar role.
Proficiency in CMS regulation knowledge and healthcare compliance standards.
Proficiency in NCQA regulation knowledge and healthcare compliance standards
Strong understanding of utilization management principles, healthcare regulations, and industry standards.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in utilization management software systems, electronic health record systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Proven organizational and detail orientation skills
US work authorization
Someone who embodies being Oaky
What does being Oaky look like?
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Creating an unmatched patient experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and delivering results
Being relentlessly determined
Why Oak Street Health?
Oak Street Health is on a mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be, providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We are an organization on the move! With over 200+ locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oaky values and passion for our mission.
Oak Street Health Benefits:
- Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
New centers and flexible work environments
Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.
Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health