Nurse - HCQU (Health Care Quality Unit)

Milestone Centers, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training (face-to-face, on-line, webinar and home-study) which will increase competency and capacity of medical health care in the community serving developmentally disabled individuals.
• Assist with the review of health practices and policy development in areas defined by the Lead County and MOC.
• Assist in reviewing reports and investigations of deaths, injuries, accidents and hospitalizations for trends and outliers agency and county-wide as requested by county personnel.
• With state, regional, and other HCQU staff, analyze aggregate health patterns and trends.
• Maintain professional relationships with all Agency Providers, staff, Supports Coordinators and Case Managers, local health care providers, hospitals and hospice providers.
• Research, develop and present informational materials and products that will assist, educate, and support individuals with developmental disabilities as well as their caregivers/staff and community health professionals.
• Attend HCQU sponsored functions and activities and perform duties as requested by management team.

Requirements

• Act 33 and Act 34 clearance and FBI background check, if applicable
• Valid PA Driver’s license
• Current and active Pennsylvania Registered Nursing License or LPN License
• Registered Nurse or LPN with at least 5 years of nursing experience in Medical/Surgical nursing
• Basic computer skills
• Group instruction and education experience preferred
• Ability to communicate and establish relationships with others

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year
• Wellness Days (2 per year)
• Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Optional 401(k) with Employer match

Cash Incentives

• $1,000 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to employment)

Work Perks

• Paid orientation and training
• Free parking (select locations)
• Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$34.00/hr

Schedule

Weekdays, 37.5 hours per week (Daylight hours, No weekends or holidays)