Quality Assurance Nurse -RN

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.

Position Summary:

Assists and supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with all governmental regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, Medical Director, and/or DON, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.

Qualifications: If you meet the below – please apply!

• Valid RN license, in good standing, current CPR and BLS certifications
• Minimum, two (2) years’ experience as a supervisor in health care setting
• Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
• Outstanding communication (oral/written), organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with PCC a plus
• Ability to multi-task and treat everyone at work kindly and professionally
• Works collaboratively and independently, following procedures and guidelines, making recommendations for improvements
• Completes tasks on time, reporting up on successes, challenges, and offering solutions to problems

Responsibilities:

• Monitors scheduling and staffing to ensure daily PPD requirements are met
• Aids nursing staff as needed (includes admissions, medication passes, wound care, etc.)
• Participates in developing, updating and implementing department policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Interacts with residents and families/responsible parties and staff; instilling confidence in care, answering questions, giving directions and ensuring care plans are followed
• Works with MDS Coordinator to schedule care plan meetings and reviewing resident records to ensure they are updated and accurate
• Assist in developing and communicating a nursing service organization structure
• Participates in discharge planning
• Makes rounds to ensure patient needs are met and employees are completing assignments
• Assists in surveys (inspections); and following up with corrective measures
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals as required by state and federal law
• Remains up to date on regulations pertaining to clinical and skilled nursing practices
• May serve on committees and work with other department leaders as assigned
• Participates in, and complies with, annual facility in-service training programs and requirements
• Performs administrative and clerical duties such as charting, completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary and/or assigned
• Participates in interviewing and selecting appropriate residents for admission to the facility, including PASARR screenings

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
• 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
• Company paid Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

• Benefits available to full-time employees.

We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home in Northridge, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site