RN - Quality Assurance Nurse

TALENT Software Services; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 87,973 - 88,166; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Quality Assurance Nurse in Flagstaff, Arizona. The successful candidate will implement quality assurance policies, gather data through audits, and ensure compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include preparing reports, monitoring facility compliance, and leading staff education programs. Applicants must hold an RN or LPN license in Arizona and possess an Infection Preventionist Certification. This is a full-time position offering a competitive pay range of $63.86 - $64.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires current license to practice in Arizona as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• In-state travel; valid AZ Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies and procedures pertaining to quality assurance.
• Gather and analyze data through audits and interviews.
• Develop Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) based PIPs.
• Prepare and distribute reports on facility compliance.
• Monitor and report on facility’s plans for correcting deficiencies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Current license to practice in Arizona as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Infection Preventionist Certification

Job description

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TALENT Software Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$63.86/hr - $64.00/hr

IMPORTANT: We are only needing either an RN or LPN for a Quality Assurance Nurse, one position total.

Schedule

The team is flexible on the schedule. Options: 8am-3pm, 8am-4pm, or 8am-5pm. 8 hours Monday–Friday. Varied weekends may be required.

Duties

• Implements policies and procedures pertaining to quality assurance using guidelines such as nursing home regulations, facility practices, evidence-based practice, complaints, audits, observation and other informational sources
• Gathers and analyzes data through audits, interviews and other activities to monitor compliance of all disciplines, departments, and services with applicable policies and procedures, standards and regulations
• Reviews monthly CASPER (Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting) report and develops Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) based PIPs (performance improvement plans) where needed
• Prepares, distributes and interprets reports, statistical analyses, data summaries and other written information to facility staff pertaining to the activities of QAPI
• Prepares periodic reports summarizing the status of facility compliance with established goals and measures set for quality assurance
• Assists supervisors / managers in developing and implementing corrective action plans
• Monitors and reports on facility’s plans for correcting deficiencies identified by surveying agencies
• Ensures that facility meets state, federal, and Veteran's Administration (VA) regulations
• Ensures facility's policies and procedures meet regulations and are consistent with the facility’s practices
• Investigates incidents of non-compliance
• Works with the Administrator in investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of residents
• Coordinates facility preparation for surveys
• Chairs and coordinates internal Quality Assurance Committee meeting as well as the Infection Control Committee meeting
• Identifies training needs and develops and implements educational programs for staff related to quality assurance and compliance education and re-education
• Utilizes assessment and scheduling protocol to evaluate quality of training and ensure that staff is adequately trained to meet desired outcomes
• Maintains records to document training and compliance with regulations
• Coordinates provision of Information for regulatory surveyors with Administrator and Director of Nursing
• Map out all infections with McGeer and non-McGeer criteria to provide for timely tracking and trending
• Conduct infection control surveillance daily rounds to confirm compliance with individual care plans for residents with infections by facility staff
• Keep abreast of any current information and attend educational opportunities to assist in role such as provided by CMS and CDC

Knowledge of

• Principles of management and administration
• Facility programs, policies and procedures
• Quality assurance and utilization review principles and methods
• OBRA and other pertinent nursing home regulations as they apply to quality assurance activities
• Basic statistical and data gathering techniques
• Basic training interventions that may be used to develop staff skills and knowledge
• Varied approaches and techniques of adult instruction consisting of measurement, assessment, and skill based competencies

Skills in

• Verbal and written communication
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills

Ability to

• Analyze and interpret information and data
• Work with all levels of organization
• Develop and coordinate training programs

Requirements

• Requires current license to practice in Arizona as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Infection Preventionist Certification required.
• In-state travel; valid AZ Driver's License is required.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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