Clinical Care Coordinator

Prestige Healthcare Management; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Healthcare Management is seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator for the Pine Acres Team in West Des Moines, IA. In this role, you will lead QA/QAPI initiatives, oversee infection prevention practices, and coordinate compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, and state guidelines.

You will train staff, perform audits, develop improvement plans, and work closely with Nursing Leadership and department heads to maintain high-quality resident care and a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered nursing license in the United States (LPN/LVN or RN).
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and evaluate indicators of resident care quality.
• Lead the facility's QA/QAPI program using data-driven methods.
• Conduct audits, complete reports, and communicate findings to leaders.
• Assist teams in developing and monitoring corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with required quality measures and reporting standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention policies.
• Track, investigate, and report infections as required by regulators.
• Provide ongoing staff training on infection prevention and PPE use.
• Coordinate outbreak response and advise during infection-related events.
• Promote continuous improvement and safety culture with leadership teams.

Skills

Unencumbered nursing license (LPN/LVN,

1 year nursing experience

Knowledge of nursing practices

Understanding long-term care regs

Job description

Join the Pine Acres Team!!

Clinical Care Coordinator

The Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist leads, guides, and directs the facility’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. This role ensures residents receive high‑quality care by monitoring compliance, reviewing outcomes, implementing improvement plans, and overseeing infection prevention practices in alignment with facility policies, state regulations, and federal guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential functions:

Quality Assurance / QAPI

• Monitor, track, and evaluate indicators of quality resident care.
• Lead the facility’s QAPI program using data‑driven methods.
• Conduct audits, complete reports, and communicate findings to department leaders.
• Assist teams in developing and monitoring corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with all required quality measures and reporting standards.

Infection Prevention & Control

• Serve as the facility’s Infection Preventionist.
• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control policies.
• Track, investigate, and report infections as required by regulatory agencies.
• Provide ongoing staff training on infection prevention practices and PPE use.
• Coordinate outbreak response and act as a resource during infection‑related events.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations including CMS, CDC, OSHA, and public health agencies.
• Participate in internal and external surveys, audits, and inspections.
• Complete required documentation and oversee timely reporting.

Education & Training

• Provide staff education and in‑service training on quality standards, infection prevention, and compliance.
• Assist departments with performance improvement and professional development initiatives.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with Nursing Leadership, Department Heads, and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Participate in Quality Meetings, Infection Control Committees, and Safety Committees.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• An unencumbered nursing license in the state (LPN/LVN or RN).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with demonstrated success in a nursing role within this facility or another related healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, along with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long‑term care.
• Thorough understanding of skilled nursing facility regulations, including state and federal standards, operational procedures, and compliance requirements related to long‑term care.