Quality Registered Nurse, RN
About The Position
PACE of Southwest Michigan is seeking a Quality Registered Nurse to support daily operations, guide and empower the clinical team, and promote high standards of compassionate, quality care for participants. The role is based in St. Joseph, Michigan, within the Participant Care department. It is salaried, requires at least 40 hours per week, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The position pays $75,000–$82,000 per year and reports to Sandi Lewis. The Quality Registered Nurse supports clinical quality, regulatory compliance, infection control, skin integrity, workplace safety, quality improvement, clinical documentation auditing, and staff education. The listed duties are a summary and are not necessarily the only duties required; a full job description will be provided if selected.
Requirements
- Valid RN license.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- CPR certified or willing to become certified upon hire.
- Minimum of one year working with the frail and elderly.
- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience and one year of healthcare-related QA/PI experience are preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
- One year of healthcare-related QA/PI experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive investigations for Level II reporting and report findings to appropriate parties.
- Assist with data collection and submission to the State, CMS, and NPA as needed.
- Maintain infection control programs, monitor infection rates, and implement corrective actions as required.
- Oversee the Skin Integrity program, including monitoring, interventions, and corrective actions.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to achieve optimal organizational processes and outcomes.
- Support safety initiatives and conduct assessments to help ensure a safe workplace for staff and participants.
- Collaborate with the Quality Committee to develop, implement, and monitor the annual quality improvement plan.
- Audit clinical documentation for timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and compliance with guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Review data for trends and patterns and facilitate quality improvement initiatives based on findings.
- Support team members with the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Assist with education on quality activities, EMR basics, and safety as part of New Hire Orientation.
Benefits
- Six weeks of flexible time off per year, plus paid holidays.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time team members, starting on the first of the month after 30 days of hire.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Daily Pay, allowing employees to transfer daily earnings.
- Team member referral bonus of $500.
- Tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
- Wellness program and reimbursement of $120 per year.
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
