Quality Resource Nurse, LPN

Blue Ridge Care; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time

Thrift Shop Discount

Job summary

Blue Ridge Care is seeking a Quality Resource Nurse to support hospice and palliative care teams in Virginia. This role ensures regulatory compliance, chart accuracy, and ongoing staff education while coordinating supplies and infection control.

The position requires an LPN license in Virginia, CHPLN preferred, and at least 3 years of clinical nursing in hospice or palliative care; travel across the service area may be required.

Qualifications

• Virginia LPN license is required.
• At least 3 years of hospice or palliative care nursing experience.
• Strong knowledge of hospice care principles and regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations and screenings for employee health.
• Serve as EMR administrator with staff training and troubleshooting.
• Educate staff on compliance standards and documentation.
• Conduct chart reviews and provide improvement feedback.
• Identify trends to support education and performance improvement.
• Support HOPE compliance and staff training.
• Assist with supply management, survey calls, and incident recording.
• Provide education, orientation support, and participate in QAPI meetings.
• Deliver direct patient care as assigned (LPN supervision under RN).
• Practice infection control and maintain confidentiality.
• Manage time to minimize overtime and travel as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Time management

Education

LPN license (Virginia)

CHPLN certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Be the Bridge to Quality & Compassion - Join Us as a Quality Resource Nurse!

ABOUT BLUE RIDGE CARE SERVICES
At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life's journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support-meeting patients and families with the compassion, expertise, and respect they deserve. Our goal is simple: to reimagine how communities experience aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care through personalized, high-quality services.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Resource Nurse plays a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards. This role supports employee and occupational health initiatives, conducts chart reviews, assists with clinical informatics, and helps manage medical supplies to keep clinical operations running smoothly. By collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, the Quality Resource Nurse promotes a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout Blue Ridge Care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer immunizations, tuberculosis screenings, and titers in support of employee and occupational health.

• Serve as an advanced administrator of the electronic medical record system, providing staff training and troubleshooting support.

• Educate staff on compliance standards to ensure documentation aligns with regulations.

• Conduct medical record chart reviews, provide feedback, and highlight areas requiring improvement.

• Report trends and high-risk areas to leadership to support education and performance improvement.

• Support Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE) compliance and staff training.

• Assist with departmental needs, including supply management, survey calls, incident recording, and service recovery.

• Provide education, orientation support, and participate in QAPI meetings.

• Deliver direct patient care as assigned (LPNs under RN supervision).

• Practice infection control and universal precautions in all interactions.

• Manage time effectively to fulfill responsibilities with minimal overtime.

• Demonstrate professional communication, collaboration, and confidentiality in all interactions.

• Contribute to organizational quality initiatives and uphold Blue Ridge Care's mission and values.

• Travel throughout the service area as needed.
  

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Virginia.

• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nursing (CHPLN) preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years' clinical nursing experience in hospice or palliative care.

• Strong knowledge of hospice care principles and regulatory standards.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency in EMR systems and comfort with educational technology.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Compassionate, empathetic, and committed to patient-centered care.

• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and insurance in accordance with organizational requirements.
  

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Thrift Shop Discount

Blue Ridge Care is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.