Clinical Quality & Infection Prevention Lead

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

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.