Quality Coordinator, LPN
Trellis Supportive Care
Join Our Quality Team and Make a Meaningful Impact on Patient Care
Are you an organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated individual who is passionate about risk assessments and safety? We are seeking an experienced Quality Coordinator to join our Quality Team.
In this role, you will primarily use your quality and compliance knowledge and skill set to help ensure our organization maintains the highest standards of patient care, safety, compliance, and operational readiness. Your LPN knowledge will be a plus! Working closely with the Quality Team Manager, you will play a key role in assessing risks, processing reports, supporting safety protocols are followed, and driving continuous improvement across the agency.
Position Summary
The Quality Coordinator LPN serves as a key member of the Quality Team, conducting risk assessments and quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote organizational excellence. This role coordinates emergency preparedness efforts, including planning, evaluation, and organizational readiness. Responsibilities include monitoring, tracking, and trending infection control data; analyzing and reporting patient safety events and other quality-related incidents; and managing the review and processing of reports from the electronic medical record (EMR) system to identify trends, drive performance improvement, and ensure timely follow-up. The Coordinator contributes to risk assessment, quality reporting, and regulatory readiness initiatives while supporting staff orientation, education, audits, and cross-departmental engagement, with additional duties as assigned to support ongoing quality and organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Conduct agency-wide risk assessments and assist with the development of mitigation strategies.
- Monitor, analyze, and report trends related to patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist in investigating incidents, adverse events, and patient safety concerns.
- Support performance improvement initiatives and corrective action plans.
Infection Control
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating infection prevention and control practices.
- Participate in infection surveillance activities and reporting.
- Support staff education and compliance with infection control standards and best practices.
Emergency Preparedness
- Coordinate and support emergency preparedness activities and risk assessments.
- Assist with emergency management planning, drills, exercises, and documentation.
- Help ensure ongoing compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
Quality Reporting & Compliance
- Collect, track, and analyze quality data and performance indicators.
- Assist with regulatory reporting and quality improvement projects.
- Support preparation for surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to quality and risk management activities.
Team Support
- Serve as a backup resource for selected Clinical Education and Compliance functions.
- Collaborate with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to promote best practices and organizational goals.
- Participate in policy review, development, and implementation efforts.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
Preferred:
- Experience in home health, hospice, quality improvement, risk management, compliance, infection control, or regulatory oversight.
- Knowledge of CMS, state, and accreditation standards.
- Experience with data collection, reporting, and performance improvement initiatives.
What You'll Bring
- A commitment to patient safety and quality care.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- A collaborative mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
Join a mission-driven organization where quality, safety, and compassionate care are at the center of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while helping shape and strengthen our organization's quality and risk management programs.
***Trellis Supportive Care offers an exceptional Benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, & Retirement Plan***
For more information, please contact: Charlotte Akers, Talent Acquisition Manager with Trellis Supportive Care
***Annual flu vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions considered)
***Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status
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