OQRI Auditor, Registered Nurse

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

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Job Title: OQRI Auditor, Registered Nurse

Remote

Travel: 30-40% statewide with some overnights

Job Summary:

•Conducts on-site reviews, audits or surveys of clinical and treatment facilities, regulated entity operations and program management for the hospital system

•Coordinates quality assurance functions, including chart reviews and audits

•Determines compliance with applicable TJC, CMS, and state and/or federal rules and regulations

•Monitors, tracks, and maintains records on compliance

•Plans and evaluates outcome studies and/or compliance findings

•Plans, develops, schedules, and implements mock surveys and complaint investigations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies

•Recommends programmatic and/or operational changes based on review, audit, or survey results

•Researches DBHDD Policies, TJC Standards, CMS Regulations and state/federal regulations

•Performs surveys and audits according to established policies and regulations

•Position requires up to 30% travel within state hospital system

•Actively Participate in assigned Hospital System Meetings

•Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Nurse
• Experience in mental health (inpatient or outpatient care; AMH or Forensics)
• Knowledge of Treatment Planning in mental health
• Knowledge of TJC (HAP, NCC, BHC) accreditation requirements and CMS certification standards
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience in conducting Tracer Methodology Experience in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.