Quality Assurance Nurse

$10,000 sign on bonus

The primary purpose of the Quality Assurance Nurse is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility.

Benefits Offered (full-time):

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quality Assurance Nurse assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of nursing department.
• Ensure that reference material maintained at the nurse's station is current. Recommend to the Director written material that will assist the nursing department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents.
• Develop and periodically update nursing service objectives and statements of philosophy.
• Assist in developing and implementing a nursing organization structure. Make written and oral recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing department.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions. Participate in the development, maintaining, and periodically updating the written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• LPN or RN with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Must have, as a minimum of 6 months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.