MPF Federal is seeking a remote Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Safety Specialist to research/investigate assigned cases for our nations Veterans. The ideal RN will possess both strong Behavioral Health and Med Surge experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assigned cases to research/investigate with expected timeline to complete each case; provided a template to complete for each case, with expected information and actions that are required for each case.
• Include all quality and delivery requirements, including any certifications that may be required.
• Audits will be completed with an expected accuracy of 90% or greater.
• Will complete the assigned cases within the expected time frame.
• Cases will be audited for completeness (all process steps completed), accuracy of work (appropriate findings/analysis), quality of work (well written, grammatically correct, minimal errors), and timeliness of work (each step completed in the expected time period).
• Receive PQI (potential quality issues) from veterans, VA, internally, claims
• Leads review PQI and triage and assigned to PSS
• Perform background research on PQI - where the care was rendered, background on veteran, request medical records (could be multiple) via database.
• As medical records come in, they review records for quality issue received and determine if a PQI actually occurred.
• Review records and write a case summary
• Perform evidence-based research to determine if care was within standards
• Cases to be sent to medical director to confirm PQI concern
• If there is a quality of care that did occur - that information is sent to provider for additional information; Peer review committee; Corrective Action plan
• Work the entire process; quick close cases
• Writing of case summaries

Requirements

Requirements

• Broad background in nursing
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Clinical quality experience is a plus
• Must be US Citizen and ability to obtain a clearance

Required

• Registered Nurse with current, active license in state of residence
• 2 years of Behavioral Health and Med Surge experience a must
• 2 years clinical experience essential

Preferred

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• Experience with chart/records review;
• Experience with clinical quality, quality improvement, and/or risk management;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills;
• Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office; word, pdf, excel, adobe pro and homegrown databases
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; and
• Detail oriented and highly organized with effective time management skills.

MPF Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.

Salary Description

$38.46