pLucy49

pLucy49 specializes in long-term care, private duty, and agency.

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1. How to find a QI job??

   pLucy49 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Quality Improvement

   You could also become certified in Utilization Review. BC/BS hires RN's for Utilization Review. And it is nationwide. Any big insurance company hires nurses. Paula

2. QI/QA Pay Scales

   pLucy49 replied to zahryia's topic in Quality Improvement

   Currently, I am a QA Nurse and am a LPN. I make $21.00 /hour. It is less than when I worked in a nursing home, but I work Monday - Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and don't have to work weekends or holidays. I like the work. There is absolutely n...

3. LPN as MDS coordinator

   pLucy49 replied to nursejane236's topic in MDS

   Hi: A peer reviewer does not have anything to do with MDS. I had a job offer recently working as a Quality Assurance Nurse for Medical Evaluation Specialist Solutions. A peer reviewer is one doctor called an Attending Provider who asks for another...

4. LPN as MDS coordinator

   pLucy49 replied to nursejane236's topic in MDS

   I know I said I was going to attend a 2-day MDS seminar, but I just landed a job as a peer reviewer and will be starting on Monday. I'm excited as this is an opportunity to do nursing administrative type of work. I don't have to do patient care any...

5. LPN as MDS coordinator

   pLucy49 replied to nursejane236's topic in MDS

   Hello everyone: I am new to allnurses. I am going to become certified for MDS at a 2-day seminar in Boston. It is through NRAI (National Resident Assessment Institute). It costs $429. Has anyone ever heard of this institute. Has anyone gotten c...