Clinical Quality RN

WesleyLife Career • Johnston, IA

41d

About The Position

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience! WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution! As a Clinical Quality RN you will: Organizational Quality & Regulatory Alignment Participates in the creation, implementation, and ongoing refinement of WesleyLife‑wide clinical philosophies, systems, and processes that support compliance with State and Federal requirements across assisted living, memory care, and health center environments. Equips local teams with WesleyLife-developed tools, resources, and education that support continuous monitoring of quality, timely detection of risks and trends, and rapid corrective action to protect residents and ensure superior outcomes. Regulatory Preparedness & Education Monitors CMS and DIA regulatory updates and supports communities in understanding, preparing for, and successfully implementing changes. Educates all Clinical Leadership roles: Directors of Nursing (DONs), Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), and Household Coordinators, Assisted Living Directors and Executive Directors (EDs), to ensure that WesleyLife’s policies and practices not only meet regulatory intent but also support person‑directed care and our WellAhead quality journey. Clinical Audits, Assessments & Improvement Planning Conducts audits within WesleyLife’s Communities for Healthy Living (CHLs) and HCBS programs to assess standards of practice, clinical documentation, and compliance. Partners with teams analyze audit findings, identify opportunities, and co‑develop practical action plans. Provides comprehensive reports to local and organizational leadership that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for systemwide improvements. Consultation on Staffing, Operations & Clinical Leadership Collaborates with DONs, EDs, and other stakeholders to support effective staffing practices, budget stewardship, and operational performance within the health centers. May offer consultation during performance discussions related to clinical quality or health center outcomes. MDS/RAI & Clinical Reimbursement Support Works directly with MDS Coordinators and DONs to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant MDS documentation and care plans. Provides guidance on RAI processes and assists teams in leveraging MDS data to identify opportunities for therapy, hospice, and other supportive services aligned with resident needs. System Development & Cross‑Disciplinary Support Supports systemwide development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Assurance programs, Social Services and Dietary consultation, Clinical Reimbursement strategies, and MDS/RAI processes. Collaborates with local leaders to create action steps that advance WesleyLife’s quality expectations. Event Review, Root-Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Investigate clinical or quality events to determine root causes and work with DONs to implement immediate and preventive action plans. Communicates necessary systemwide policy or practice updates to all DONs and provides support for implementation within their teams. Data Collection, Analysis & Leadership Reporting Collects and analyzes data to develop reports, identify trends, and demonstrate organizational outcomes related to WesleyLife’s clinical quality and strategic goals. Interim Leadership Support May serve in a short‑term interim Clinical leadership role when communities are undergoing leadership transitions.

Requirements

• Must hold an active, unencumbered Iowa RN license.
• Minimum of two years of leadership-level experience in geriatric nursing or long‑term care.
• Expert knowledge of State and Federal regulations, clinical standards of practice, CMS/DIA requirements, quality assurance systems, and person‑directed care models.
• Champion for innovation and change; able to lead through influence and collaborate across disciplines and communities.
• Skilled communicator with strong confidentiality, delegation, time‑management, and multi‑project prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the creation, implementation, and ongoing refinement of WesleyLife‑wide clinical philosophies, systems, and processes that support compliance with State and Federal requirements across assisted living, memory care, and health center environments.
• Equips local teams with WesleyLife-developed tools, resources, and education that support continuous monitoring of quality, timely detection of risks and trends, and rapid corrective action to protect residents and ensure superior outcomes.
• Monitors CMS and DIA regulatory updates and supports communities in understanding, preparing for, and successfully implementing changes.
• Educates all Clinical Leadership roles: Directors of Nursing (DONs), Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), and Household Coordinators, Assisted Living Directors and Executive Directors (EDs), to ensure that WesleyLife’s policies and practices not only meet regulatory intent but also support person‑directed care and our WellAhead quality journey.
• Conducts audits within WesleyLife’s Communities for Healthy Living (CHLs) and HCBS programs to assess standards of practice, clinical documentation, and compliance.
• Partners with teams analyze audit findings, identify opportunities, and co‑develop practical action plans.
• Provides comprehensive reports to local and organizational leadership that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for systemwide improvements.
• Collaborates with DONs, EDs, and other stakeholders to support effective staffing practices, budget stewardship, and operational performance within the health centers.
• May offer consultation during performance discussions related to clinical quality or health center outcomes.
• Works directly with MDS Coordinators and DONs to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant MDS documentation and care plans.
• Provides guidance on RAI processes and assists teams in leveraging MDS data to identify opportunities for therapy, hospice, and other supportive services aligned with resident needs.
• Supports systemwide development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Assurance programs, Social Services and Dietary consultation, Clinical Reimbursement strategies, and MDS/RAI processes.
• Collaborates with local leaders to create action steps that advance WesleyLife’s quality expectations.
• Investigate clinical or quality events to determine root causes and work with DONs to implement immediate and preventive action plans.
• Communicates necessary systemwide policy or practice updates to all DONs and provides support for implementation within their teams.
• Collects and analyzes data to develop reports, identify trends, and demonstrate organizational outcomes related to WesleyLife’s clinical quality and strategic goals.
• May serve in a short‑term interim Clinical leadership role when communities are undergoing leadership transitions.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Discounted wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Education & Career Growth:
• Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year
• Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global
• Ongoing leadership training and development pathways
• Extra Perks:
• Referral Bonus Program — bring your friends and earn rewards
• Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact
• A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed