qa nurse full-time

Summary:

The Quality Assurance Nurse needs to have a strong nursing background with great assessment skills to provide the care needed to the residents.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates the quality of patient care.

• Monitors compliance with current laws, process improvements, and implementation of clinical best practices.

• Help train staff on new or improved clinical practices.

• The position will set work schedules, delegate assignments, assign tasks and assist in evaluating employee job performance when requested by the Director of Nursing.

• QA Nurse will assist in setting goals and standards for the facility.

• Aide in supervision of the nursing department and dining rooms, as delegated.

• Weekly wound measurements and documentation

• Completing skill competencies
• Monitoring weekly/monthly weights
• Tracking immunizations
• Promote the physical and emotional well-being of skilled nursing facility residents, ensuring a coordination of quality care, from pre-admission through discharge.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with residents, resident representatives and members of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Work in collaboration with the IDT to ensure accurate and timely completion of all Medicare documents in order to maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 2 years' experience in LTC/SNF care.
• One (1) year experience Preferred as a QA Nurse or Nurse Manager
• Must follow State and Federal Regulations
• Must have clinical experience, prior administrative experience, and training in both nursing and management.
• Must have strong communication skills, diplomacy and the ability to take leadership of any situation
• Must be able to lead and direct employees.
• Must have strong communications skills and able to talk with physicians, residents, families and outside entities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to review documentation to ensure proper care is provided to the residents you are responsible for.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person