Quality Assurance Nurse (RN)

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.

• 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.

• 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.