Quality Assurance Nurse

Work Setting: On-site Employment Type: Staff Augmentation / Contract Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Day Shift Position Summary The Quality Assurance Nurse is responsible for overseeing quality assurance, staff education, compliance, and infection prevention activities within the facility. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, VA, and nursing home regulations while supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives. The nurse will work closely with leadership, nursing staff, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance standards, improve patient care outcomes, and coordinate infection prevention and education programs. Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance & Compliance Implement and monitor quality assurance policies and procedures. Conduct audits, interviews, observations, and compliance reviews. Analyze data and prepare quality improvement reports. Review monthly CASPER reports and develop QAPI Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). Assist supervisors and managers with corrective action plans. Monitor facility compliance with state, federal, and VA regulations. Coordinate facility readiness for surveys and inspections. Investigate incidents involving non-compliance, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Ensure policies and procedures align with current practices and regulations. Infection Prevention Lead infection prevention and control activities. Track and trend infections using McGeer and non-McGeer criteria. Conduct daily infection control surveillance rounds. Ensure staff compliance with infection control care plans. Stay updated on CMS and CDC infection prevention guidelines. Staff Education & Training Identify staff training needs and develop educational programs. Conduct compliance education and re-education sessions. Evaluate effectiveness of training programs. Maintain documentation for training and competency records. Coordinate information requests for regulatory surveyors. Committee & Reporting Duties Chair Quality Assurance Committee meetings. Coordinate Infection Control Committee meetings. Prepare statistical analyses, compliance summaries, and performance reports. Required Qualifications Ability to travel within the state as needed. Required Skills Quality assurance and regulatory compliance knowledge. Infection prevention and control expertise. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Data analysis and reporting abilities. Training and staff development capabilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience in nursing home or long-term care settings. Knowledge of OBRA regulations and QAPI processes. Experience with audits, surveys, and corrective action planning. 2-Step TB Test completed. Compliance Documents Required Candidates must submit the following in a single merged PDF: Resume CPR/BLS Card RN License/Certification TB Skin Test / 2-Step TB Test Hepatitis B Vaccination or Declination Work Schedule Options 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday–Friday; occasional weekends may be required) #J-18808-Ljbffr