Restorative and QA Nurse RN

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

401k plan

Professional development

Job summary

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead our Restorative Nursing and Quality Assurance initiatives. This dual focus role oversees restorative care programs that maintain and improve resident function, while supporting the facility's quality assurance and performance improvement efforts.

You will collaborate with therapy, monitor progress toward functional goals, ensure accurate documentation for care and reimbursement, and help ensure CMS compliance and

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice.
• Long term care or skilled nursing experience required.
• Experience in restorative nursing, MDS, quality assurance, or QAPI preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, quality measures, and survey processes.
• Current CPR and BLS certification.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and basic data tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee restorative nursing care plans.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate restorative aides and nursing staff on restorative techniques.
• Coordinate with therapy staff to transition residents from skilled therapy to restorative programs.
• Monitor resident progress toward functional goals such as mobility, activities of daily living, range of motion, and ambulation.
• Ensure accurate documentation of restorative services to support care and reimbursement.
• Support QAPI program activities, including data collection, audits, and performance improvement projects.
• Conduct chart audits and clinical reviews to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Monitor quality measures, including those affecting Five Star ratings and survey readiness.
• Assist in developing and tracking corrective action plans.
• Support compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare reports and present findings to the interdisciplinary team and leadership.

Skills

RN license

Long term care

Restorative nursing

MDS

Quality assurance

QAPI

CMS regulations

CPR certification

BLS certification

EHR systems

Data tools

Documentation

Organizational skills

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to lead our Restorative Nursing and Quality Assurance functions. This dual focus role oversees restorative care programs that maintain and improve resident function, while supporting the facility's quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. You will play a key part in optimizing resident outcomes, regulatory compliance, and clinical quality.

Schedule

Full time, primarily day shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Restorative Nursing

• Develop, implement, and oversee individualized restorative nursing care plans
• Train, supervise, and evaluate restorative aides and nursing staff on restorative techniques
• Coordinate with therapy staff to transition residents from skilled therapy to restorative programs
• Monitor resident progress toward functional goals such as mobility, activities of daily living, range of motion, and ambulation
• Ensure accurate documentation of restorative services to support care and reimbursement

Quality Assurance and QAPI

• Support QAPI program activities, including data collection, audits, and performance improvement projects
• Conduct chart audits and clinical reviews to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Monitor quality measures, including those affecting Five Star ratings and survey readiness
• Assist in developing and tracking corrective action plans
• Support compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations
• Prepare reports and present findings to the interdisciplinary team and leadership

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice
• Long term care or skilled nursing experience required
• Experience in restorative nursing, MDS, quality assurance, or QAPI preferred
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, quality measures, and survey processes
• Current CPR and BLS certification
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with EHR systems and basic data tools

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the facility, demonstrate restorative techniques, and assist with resident transfers as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive salary $35.00-$44.00/hr
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and 401k plan options
• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities

Birmingham Rehabilitation & Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.