Kathleen Witcoskie
@kathleenwitcoskie
Senior nursing executive specializing in home health, quality management, and legal nursing consultation.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned nursing leader with over 30 years in healthcare, focused on home health, hospice, quality management, regulatory compliance, and legal nurse consulting. I lead multi-agency quality programs, direct emergency preparedness, develop clinical programs (palliative care, advanced wound care, transitional care), and drive data-driven improvement using OASIS and other clinical analytics.
I have served as Vice President Quality Management and Clinical Vice President/Supervisor, supervising clinical teams, creating education programs, conducting 2,000+ OASIS chart reviews, performing legal nurse consulting and expert witness work, and participating on CMS and academic technical expert panels to improve post-acute care transitions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Vice President / Supervisor
VNA Health System
Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Supervises ~90 staff (65 clinical), managing operations, recruitment, budgets, clinical IT issues, policy development and program implementation for home health and hospice since March 2020.
Vice President Quality Management
VNA Health System
Jan 2008 - Present (18 years 1 month)
Leads quality management across six central PA agencies, directing regulatory compliance, OASIS audits (2,000+ chart reviews), data analytics, and process improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and regulatory performance.
Quality Management Specialist
VNA Health System
Jan 2008 - Present (18 years 1 month)
Developed and implemented quality programs, OIG workplans, OASIS education/audits and utilization review reports to drive clinical effectiveness, safety and compliance across agencies.
Legal Nurse Consultant
VNA Health System
Conducts medical record analysis, liability assessments, depositions, medical chronologies and expert witness reviews to support litigation and internal risk mitigation.
Floor and Charge Nurse
Sunbury Community Hospital
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 (3 years)
Worked med-surg/tele, ICU and ortho as floor and charge nurse (2017–2018 charge nurse); provided education, developed nursing processes and precepted new hires.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LCLuzerne County Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing
Grade: Cum Laude
Associate Degree in Nursing completed with cum laude honors, focused on foundational nursing practice and clinical skills.
Thompson's Institute
Associate Degree in Business, Business
Grade: Cum Laude
Associate Degree in Business completed with cum laude honors, covering core business principles and administrative skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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