RN Manager Home Health Quality Assurance

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Cent · Village, TX Full Time

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RN Manager of Home Health Quality Assurance WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY The Home Health Quality Assurance (QA) Manager leads the agency's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and oversees documentation and clinical quality processes that support safe, compliant, and high-performing patient care in the home. This role partners with the Administrator, Clinical Manager(s), Therapy and Nursing leadership, and the governing body to ensure an effective, ongoing, data-driven QAPI program aligned with CMS Home Health Conditions of Participation (CoPs), including 42 CFR §484.65. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Bachelor's Degree in nursing Experience 5 years of progressive clinical experience, with at least 2 years in Medicare-certified Home Health and 2 years in quality, compliance, QA, clinical documentation review, OASIS review/education, or QAPI leadership (may be combined across roles).Must be able to fulfill role of Nurse Supervisor in alignment with State of Texas requirements. Licenses and Certifications OASIS Credential: COS-C or equivalent OASIS-focused credential/training within 1 Year Preferred Licenses and Certifications (CPHQ) Cert Pro in Hlthcr Quality Formal QAPI / performance improvement training (Preferred): documented training in QAPI methods (PDSA/Lean/Six Sigma) and regulatory quality program operations. Home health coding/clinical documentation credential (Preferred, role-dependent): HCS-O / HCS-D or similar home health assessment/coding credential. JOB DUTIES Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain an effective, ongoing, agency-wide, data-driven QAPI program in alignment with 42 CFR §484.65. Establish measurable quality priorities, performance indicators, and a governance cadence (e.g.,

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the DFW area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $48.76/hr ($101,421/yr). The typical range is $39.25 – $53.19/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $73,403/yr

DFW Median $101,421/yr

Experienced (90th) $129,709/yr

vs. National Median +4.0%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.