Quality Assurance Nurse LPN

CareOne • Newton, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Nurse is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and oversight of all aspects of their assigned clinical unit within a long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or sub-acute care facility. This role involves ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, monitoring resident care, managing staffing, and identifying staff educational needs.

Requirements

• Must be an actively licensed RN in assigned state(s) of employment.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Two years of LTC experience.
• Graduate of an approved RN program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Acute Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that required staffing levels are met for each shift on a daily basis.
• Make sure that staffing level adjustments are made each shift as needed and the Federal required posted schedule is adjusted to reflect current actual staffing.
• Attend, participate and lead the weekly resident "At Risk" meeting to ensure resident care and condition concerns are identified, interventions are appropriate, and follow-up is completed.
• Attend and participate in morning clinical review meetings, PPS meetings as indicated, and monthly QA and A meetings.
• Monitor the provision of resident care by licensed nurses and C.N.A.'s to ensure required documentation is completed.
• Review the 24-hour resident change in condition report daily to ensure necessary follow-up occurs, including appropriate interventions implemented, physician and family notification, and required documentation.
• Review resident medical records and documentation to ensure clinical programs are in place per policy and procedures.
• Identify educational needs of staff and discuss findings with the Facility Educator to collaboratively meet these needs.
• Participate on other committees as requested by the Administrator/Director of Nursing Services.
• Ensure that resident care and documentation is in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Comply with and ensure that staff is in compliance with HIPAA rules and regulations, reporting any known violations.
• Ensure work assignments are made for assigned staff, including breaks and lunches, and staff is compliant with assignments.
• Initiate disciplinary action as necessary for staff members in collaboration with DON/ADON.
• Communicate with the appropriate department manager/DON and participate with follow-up and resolution to any grievances/concerns from personnel, residents or family members.
• Ensure physician orders are being followed.
• Assist the DON/ADON with preparing performance evaluations as directed.
• Greet new admissions and families and assist nursing staff with the admission process as needed.
• Ensure that all admission documentation is complete within 24 to 48 hours, including all required clinical assessments and care plans.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs to remain current with standards of nursing practice and to maintain licensure requirements.
• Ensure that nursing staff follows policy and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Ensure that nursing staff participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
• Ensure that nursing personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary.
• Ensure that all personnel operate nursing equipment in a safe manner.
• Participate as needed and/or directed in collaboration with the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in the development of a written care plan.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident's room.
• Report and assist with investigation of any allegations of resident abuse including misappropriation of resident property.
• Assist Social Services with ensuring that an Advance Directive/Code Status has been obtained and documented.
• Participate in the annual survey and/or complaint survey processes as directed by Administrator/DON and assist with any plans of correction required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager