Quality Nurse

Freedom Magnolia • Magnolia, MS

16d

About The Position

The Quality Nurse is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and improving the quality of patient care and services across the facility. This position coordinates quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives, conducts clinical audits, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission and state health department standards. The Quality Nurse collaborates with nursing and clinical staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety, and high-quality care delivery. The Quality Nurse reports to the hospital administrator and works closely with the corporate compliance nurse.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current nursing license
• Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in EMR systems and data reporting tools
• Ability to educate and mentor clinical staff on quality practices
• Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, and state regulatory standards

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Prior experience in Quality Improvement, Risk Management, or Infection Control preferred
• CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) preferred or willingness to obtain within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, evaluating, and improving the quality of patient care and services
• Coordinating quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Conducting clinical audits
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission and state health department standards
• Collaborating with nursing and clinical staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety, and high-quality care delivery

What This Job Offers

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