Quality Assurance Nurse: Drive QAPI & Care Excellence

SanStone Health; Rocky Mount (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Quality Assurance Nurse to join our teamwork-focused environment. You will monitor clinical documentation, audits, and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure nursing care meets high standards.

You will collaborate with the Director of Nursing, administrators, and care teams to develop corrective actions, lead QA initiatives, and promote staff education that enhances resident safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, active North Carolina RN license.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Experience with clinical audits, QA, regulatory compliance, or QAPI.
• Strong knowledge of nursing documentation and regulatory standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach focused on resident safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical documentation, nursing practices, and resident outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct routine audits of medical records, MARs, treatment records, 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.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations; monitor clinical standards.
• Develop and monitor Plans of Correction (POCs) and QAPI initiatives.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to address concerns.
• Provide staff education and coaching to promote consistent practice.
• Track audit results, report findings, and monitor intervention effectiveness.
• Assist with survey readiness and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Promote accountability and resident-centered care.

Skills

RN license

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

The Lodge at Rocky Mount Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Quality Assurance Nurse to join our teamwork-focused environment. You will monitor clinical documentation, audits, and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure nursing care meets high standards.

You will collaborate with the Director of Nursing, administrators, and care teams to develop corrective actions, lead QA initiatives, and promote staff education that enhances resident safety and quality outcomes.