Regional Quality Assurance Nurse

Description

Paradigm Healthcare is seeking a seasoned LVN or RN to join our team as the Regional Quality Assurance Nurse!

Join us, where you will always be celebrated, supported and heard!

Education and Training:

• Develop and deliver educational programs, workshops, and training sessions for nursing staff to enhance their clinical skills, knowledge of best practices, and adherence to facility policies and protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and update training materials, ensuring they align with current regulations, evidence-based practices, and resident needs.
• Utilize various teaching methods, such as lectures, hands-on demonstrations, simulations, and online learning platforms to facilitate effective learning.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and maintain quality assurance programs to monitor the overall care delivery, resident safety, and regulatory compliance within the facility.
• Conduct regular audits, assessments, and chart reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to established standards of care.
• Analyze data and trends to identify patterns, potential risks, and opportunities for performance enhancement.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop action plans addressing identified areas of concern and ensuring quality improvement initiatives are implemented.

Performance Evaluation:

• Develop and implement systems for evaluating the competence and performance of nursing staff, including conducting competency assessments, skills check-offs, and performance appraisals.
• Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring to nursing staff to support their professional growth and development.
• Identify opportunities for further training and development based on individual and collective performance evaluations.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay current with state and federal regulations, industry guidelines, and best practices related to long-term care nursing and quality assurance.
• Ensure the facility's nursing practices and educational programs remain in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as nursing leadership, human resources, and administration, to align quality improvement efforts and educational initiatives.
• Foster open communication channels between nursing staff, leadership, and residents' families to address concerns, provide updates, and ensure a collaborative approach to resident care.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a Supervisor role in healthcare, Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration

Paradigm Healthcare believes that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real, and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team that knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.

Salary : $35 - $40