Quality Assurance Nurse (RN)
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Description
Assure that resident care practices and outcomes as well as professional performance at the facility are regularly, thoroughly, and proficiently reviewed and evaluated with a plan of action developed as indicated to ensure that quality care is provided to all residents.
Tasks
- Educates staff on CQI philosophy, purpose, and processes.
- Supports departments in developing indicators and measurement tools for CQI objectives.
- Facilitates Action Teams by helping establish agendas, breaking down tasks, and providing ongoing support.
- Tracks and analyzes quality of care indicators monthly, identifying trends and preparing detailed reports with graphs.
- Monitors facility benchmarks and evaluates Quality Measure reports to identify areas needing improvement.
- Participates in developing and implementing corrective action plans, including survey deficiency corrections.
- Conducts medical record reviews and audits related to resident care and staffing concerns to enhance quality outcomes.
Qualifications / Education
- Associate’s Degree is necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Current RN license is required.
- Employee must be in good standing with the state.
- Possession of a current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR certificate is required.
- Sufficient education in order to perform daily tasks with an understanding of the duties involved.
- Minimum of five (5) years clinical nursing experience, two of which have been in LTC.
- Knowledge of State/Federal regulations and knowledge of the CQI process.