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Job DescriptionSan Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. Job Summary: The Nurse Auditor is responsible for conducting ongoing audits, monitoring, and data analysis to comply with local, state, and federal regulations and adherence to established nursing standards and best practices. This role involves the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement and compliance initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring the highest levels of safety and care. The Nurse Auditor will effectively collaborate with the interdisciplinary teams and non-clinical staff to maintain high standards of care and support for the elderly. Duties and Responsibilities: • Using clinical experience and expertise, conduct routine and complex compliance audit activities (e.g., reviewing of medical records, conducting walkthroughs), documenting and analyzing results, and proposing recommendations for improvement of internal departments and external partners., • Audit patient records for completeness, consistency, and appropriateness of care., • Identify discrepancies and provide feedback to clinical and non-clinical staff for correction., • Analyze trends and patterns in documentation to identify areas for improvement., • Collaborate with nursing leaders to develop and implement strategies for enhancing quality of care., • Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives and committees., • Develop audit materials and processes to maintain appropriate auditing practices based on CMS and DHCS requirements, • Write accurate and high-quality audit reports using clinical knowledge to determine findings., • Proactively identify support opportunities surrounding health and safety, clinical compliance, and quality improvement, • Comply with HIPAA, Privacy, and Confidentiality laws and regulations, • Requires an active and unrestricted CA RN license, • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, • BSN preferred, but ADN will be considered, • Minimum of one year’s experience working with the frail or elderly ., • Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal abilities, • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team and prioritize tasks, • Proficiency in using electronic medical records and other healthcare software, • Understanding of quality improvement concepts and LEAN methodology, • Strong knowledge with DHCS, CMS, and/or NCQA requirements and an understanding of clinical audit and documentation standards Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person (On site) #ZR St. Paul’s Benefits: • Health, dental, vision, life, • Same day pay available!, • Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!, • Paid Sick Time, • Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!, • Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer, • 403(b) with match, • Child care available, • Employee referral bonuses At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter! St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE. To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit . St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Company DescriptionSt. Paul’s is committed to protecting our employees and our seniors from COVID-19. As such, St. Paul’s mandates that all newly hired employees be vaccinated to prevent COVID-19. If you cannot vaccinate due to medical and/or religious reasons, please contact our HR Department. St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.St. Paul’s is committed to protecting our employees and our seniors from COVID-19. As such, St. Paul’s mandates that all newly hired employees be vaccinated to prevent COVID-19. If you cannot vaccinate due to medical and/or religious reasons, please contact our HR Department.\r\n\r\nSt. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.