Quality Assurance Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Registered Nurse works with the Director of Nursing and the entire nursing department to ensure all facility nursing practices are followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 Participates in the admission/discharge/transfer process.

 Thoroughly audit and documents clinical findings, assessments, and interventions.

 Administers prescribed medication(s) and treatment(s) in accordance with nursing standards and the individual patient’s plan of care.

 Notifies patients/families/responsible parties of changes in patient clinical status.

 Communicates patient status to the Unit Manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team as necessary.

 Review and investigate patient, family, and staff concerns; take action to resolve and prevent reoccurrence.

 Ensures compliance with company policy as well as federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.

 Effectively collaborates with medical staff and other departments to coordinate all aspects of patient care.

 Supervises the delivery of care provided by nursing assistants.

 Identify training needs and communicate to Unit Manager or Staff Development Coordinator.

 Participates in training and/or precepting of new staff.

 Attends training, in-service education, and staff meetings.

 Attend patient/family meetings including care plans as necessary.

 Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the healthcare center.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 Management / leadership experience preferred.

 Active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.

 Ability to lead diverse team of individuals.

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Strong ability to make independent decisions and work without direct supervision.

 Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public.

 Must have thorough knowledge of current standards of nursing practice.

 Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and applications.

 Excellent customer service focus.