QAPI Nurse Leader – Geriatric & Extended Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hiring a Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) RN at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center.

The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and implementing quality management and improvement programs for Extended Care, to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to Veterans and families. Responsibilities include leading quality initiatives, tracking clinical measures, reporting on compliance, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in long-term care survey processes.
• BSN or higher preferred.
• Licensure: full and unrestricted RN license from any US state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and implement quality management and performance improvement programs.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with age-specific components.
• Track and analyze clinical pathways and quality measures for compliance and improvement.
• Chair multidisciplinary meetings and participate in committees and strategic planning.
• Serve as a consultant on quality concerns, survey readiness, and program implementation.
• Support Home Based Primary Care and collaborate on corrective actions and audits.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

Registered Nurse license

BSN or higher preferred

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hiring a Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) RN at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center.

The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and implementing quality management and improvement programs for Extended Care, to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to Veterans and families. Responsibilities include leading quality initiatives, tracking clinical measures, reporting on compliance, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration.