Quality Assurance Nurse

Carolina Meadows, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is one of the nation's foremost continuing-care retirement communities. Our mission is to enrich and improve the lives of residents and those connected to our community. We do this by continuously striving to be the best place to live and work.

Are you a detail-oriented RN with a passion for clinical excellence and resident-centered care? Carolina Meadows is seeking a Quality Assurance Nurse to serve as a vital leader within our skilled nursing facility. In this multi-faceted role, you will act as the Infection Preventionist (IP) , MDS Nurse , and QAPI Coordinator . You will be the champion of person-directed care, ensuring our residents receive high-quality, dignified treatment while maintaining strict adherence to state and federal health regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI): Chair the QAPI and Falls committees; develop data-driven initiatives for falls, wound care, and restorative programs.
• MDS & Assessment: Lead the interdisciplinary team in the MDS process; coordinate comprehensive RN assessments and ensure accurate, timely electronic submissions to state databases.
• Infection Prevention: Manage the infection prevention program, analyze health data, and provide essential education to healthcare staff in collaboration with the Staff Development Coordinator.
• Resident-Centered Care: Foster an environment supporting the six dimensions of wellness (physical, social, emotional, intellectual, vocational, and spiritual).
• Leadership: Serve as a clinical resource for staff, investigate care-related concerns, and act as a backup to the Nurse Navigator.

Qualifications

• License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Experience: 3-5 years of nursing experience in long-term care, including at least one year of supervisory experience .
• Certifications:
  • Infection Control Certification (Required).
  • Current CPR Certification (Required).
  • AANAC Certification (must be completed within the first 6 months of employment).
• Skills: Proficient in MDS computerized programs and standard office software; strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of general nursing principles and state/federal health regulations.

Carolina Meadows is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.