QA Nurse (Healthcare)

Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Nurse

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance (QA) Nurse to lead and manage quality assurance programs aimed at enhancing resident care. The QA Nurse will develop, implement, and coordinate initiatives to monitor and improve clinical practices, quality of life, and resident choice in accordance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure continuous improvement in care delivery and outcomes, while also overseeing the infection control program and addressing adverse events.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Programs: Plan, organize, and oversee the development and execution of comprehensive QA and assessment programs designed to improve resident care and overall facility performance.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Monitor care trends and prepare quality reports for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee. Provide insights and recommendations based on findings.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the QAPI Committee to assess systems of care, including clinical care, quality of life, and resident choice. Collaborate with the IDT to identify and implement education and training needs based on identified trends.
• Adverse Event Management: Track, monitor, and investigate adverse events. Develop and implement action plans to address identified issues and improve care delivery.
• Infection Control Oversight: Oversee the facility's Infection Control Program, ensuring proper identification, reporting, surveillance, and investigation of communicable diseases and infections.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist in addressing and correcting State and Federal survey deficiencies. Participate in quality-related training sessions such as HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, and Infection Control.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality and report any suspected breaches of confidentiality in accordance with facility policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively engage in identifying areas for improvement and provide actionable feedback to staff at all levels. Ensure that facility practices align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  
  • Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Long-Term Care (LTC).
  • Specialized training in QAPI or QAPI Certification is highly desirable.
• Skills & Abilities:
  
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and create detailed reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage complex situations with limited standardization.
• Mathematical Skills:
  
  • Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to real-world situations.
• Reasoning Skills:
  
  • Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various forms (written, oral, diagrammatic).

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Must maintain current RN or LVN license in good standing with the State Board of Licensing.
• Ensure all Continuing Education (CE) requirements are met for certifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent use of office equipment such as computers, phones, fax machines, and photocopiers.
• Travel by automobile or airline may be required.
• While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.

Work Environment

• The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Tasks may involve exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Additional Information
This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.
Note: The duties and responsibilities outlined above may be adjusted based on operational needs or reasonable accommodations. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign tasks as needed.