Registered Nurse Senior - Quality RN

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet level state agency dedicated to serving Veterans and their families by assisting them in securing state and federal benefits. MDVA has two major divisions each headed by a Deputy Commissioner who reports to the MDVA Commissioner. The Veteran’s Healthcare Division operates five (5) Veterans Homes located throughout the State and is responsible to provide quality care services for Veterans and qualified spouses. The Homes offer a wide continuum of care, including domiciliary, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, dementia/Alzheimer, and an Adult Day Care program. Each Home is managed by a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. The MDVA operates on a biennial budget cycle which consists of State general funds, Federal Funds, miscellaneous revenues and donations. The Healthcare Division’s biennial budget is $193 million; it employs about 1300 staff working throughout the State. This position is located at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings. Job Description The primary purpose of this job is to utilize advanced nursing skills to assess, promote and educate nursing staff in the nursing programs defined to give quality care to our residents. To implement and monitor quality metrics, standards of care, policy and regulatory compliance and when issues are identified to work with the quality assurance team on quality improvement activities. To institute and maintain quality data measurements and goals. This position generally works Monday through Friday day shift, but must have flexibility to include evenings and weekends, as needed. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Current Minnesota Registered Nurse Licensure with no restrictions 2 years RN experience in a health care facility Experience in health assessment and providing education to nursing staff in quality care and case management Experience in developing quality metrics and quality improvement initiatives Ability to develop quality management and performance improvement plans A high level of problem solving and critical thinking skills Considerable knowledge in the areas of triage, health assessment, treatment modalities, medications, management of chronic illness, psychiatric and mental health conditions Competent with electronic record keeping and charting Current BLS or CPR certification Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Veterans Experience working with vulnerable adults and maintaining confidentiality Experience in or with chemical dependency, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders Considerable knowledge of infection control and the quality assurance performance improvement process in DOMS facilities Experience auditing and evaluating quality programs and completing pre and post-survey (VA, MDH) for regulatory compliance with a team Physical Requirements Perform a variety of movements throughout the day such as walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, lifting, carrying, reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling Additional Requirements A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check. A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment. Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs