Quality Assurance Nurse

SanStone Health & Rehabilitation; Greystone (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Quality Assurance Nurse to lead clinical improvement across the facility. You will monitor documentation, perform audits, review incidents, and develop corrective action plans to drive resident safety and quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold an active North Carolina RN license with skilled nursing or long-term care experience, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative, proactive approach to education and QAPI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Experience with clinical audits or regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing documentation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical documentation, nursing practices, and resident outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct routine audits of medical records, MARs, care plans, and other clinical documentation.
• Review incidents and adverse outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor compliance with facility policies and regulations.
• Develop and monitor Plans of Correction (POCs) and QAPI initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to address identified concerns.
• Provide staff education, coaching, and follow-up to promote consistent practices.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Audit experience

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Nurse

The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation | SanStone Health & Rehabilitation

Are you passionate about quality care, clinical excellence, and helping nursing teams succeed? The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Nurse to join our team!

We are looking for a nurse who takes pride in identifying opportunities for improvement, supporting staff education, monitoring clinical outcomes, and ensuring our residents receive the highest quality of care. This role is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys looking beyond individual incidents to identify trends, strengthen processes, and help prevent future concerns.

What You'll Do

• Monitor clinical documentation, nursing practices, and resident outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Conduct routine audits of medical records, medication administration records (MARs), treatment records, care plans, and other clinical documentation.

• Review incidents, accidents, falls, medication errors, wounds, infections, hospital transfers, and other adverse outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Assist with investigations, root cause analyses, and the development of corrective action plans.

• Monitor compliance with facility policies, state and federal regulations, and established clinical standards.

• Develop, implement, and monitor Plans of Correction (POCs) and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Administrator, department leaders, and interdisciplinary team members to address identified concerns.

• Provide staff education, coaching, and follow-up to promote consistent clinical practices and prevent recurring issues.

• Track audit results and quality indicators, communicate findings to leadership, and monitor the effectiveness of interventions.

• Assist with survey readiness, regulatory compliance reviews, and follow-up on identified deficiencies.

• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and resident-centered care.

What We're Looking For

• Current, active North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Previous skilled nursing or long-term care experience required or strongly preferred.

• Experience with clinical audits, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or QAPI preferred.

• Strong knowledge of nursing documentation, clinical standards, and state and federal long-term care regulations.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to identify trends, develop practical solutions, and follow through on corrective actions.

• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a commitment to resident safety and quality outcomes.

Why Join The Lodge at Rocky Mount?

At The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation, quality is more than a checklist. It is a commitment to our residents, families, and team members. We are looking for someone who can turn data into action, support our clinical team, and help us continuously improve the care we provide.

If you are passionate about clinical excellence and making a meaningful difference in long-term care, we would love to hear from you!