RN Quality Assurance & Infection Control Coordinator

Senior Care Partners PACE•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RN Quality Assurance & Infection Control Coordinator The P rogram of A ll-Inclusive C are for the E lderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, with many of them provided onsite at a PACE Center. PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and – through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides – coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community. Make a Difference in Quality, Safety, and Patient-Centered Care Senior Care Partners PACE is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Quality Assurance & Infection Control Coordinator who is passionate about quality improvement, infection prevention, and supporting high-quality care for older adults. This role is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys collaboration, data-driven improvement, and making a meaningful impact across an organization. What You’ll Do Under the direction of the Associate Director of Quality Improvement, you will support organization-wide quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives while serving as a key leader in infection control and regulatory readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required (MSN preferred)
Active, unrestricted Michigan RN license required
4+ years of clinical nursing experience (6 preferred)
4+ years of healthcare quality improvement/assurance experience , preferably in PACE, managed care, or health plan settings
Experience working with frail, elderly, or long-term care populations
Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must have reliable transportation, current valid Michigan driver’s license and car insurance.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be fully vaccinated, or willing to be fully vaccinated against the following communicable diseases: Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, Covid-19 and Hepatitis B.
Must be willing to work beyond normal hours and be part of our on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

Support and advance the organization’s Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
Analyze Service Delivery Appeals and Grievances (SDAG) data to identify quality-of-care concerns and recommend improvements
Conduct chart reviews, audits, and root cause analyses to support high-quality, whole-person care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participants, and caregivers to resolve concerns and improve outcomes
Serve as a liaison during appeals, grievances, and quality-related inquiries
Support CMS and MDHHS audit readiness, documentation, and follow-up activities
Maintain and oversee the infection control program, including surveillance, outbreak response, and regulatory reporting
Educate staff and partners on infection prevention and control practices
Monitor compliance with infection control standards and evolving CDC, MDHHS, and OSHA guidance
Contribute to participant satisfaction initiatives and health equity efforts
Participate in process improvement projects and staff education initiatives