Quality Assurance Nurse - Onsite

Title:           Quality Assurance Nurse - Onsite         Mandatory skills:     Quality Assurance, QA,utilization review, care plan,Facility programs, facility policies, facility procedures,facility plan, facility practices, facility preparation,nursing home regulations, CMS, CDC,data gathering, data summary, statistical techniques, statistical analysis,evidenced practice, complaints, audits, observation, scheduling protocol,Infection Control, infection control surveillance,Quality Assurance Performance Improvement, QAPI, performance improvement plan, PIP     Description:     This would cover QA Nurse/Staff Education and Infection Preventionist. Implements policies and procedures pertaining to quality assurance using guidelines such as nursing home regulations, facility practices, evidenced-based practice, complaints, audits, observation and other informational sourcesGathers and analyzes data through audits, interviews and other activities to monitor compliance of all disciplines, departments, and services with applicable policies and procedures, standards and regulationsReviews monthly CASPER (Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting) report and develops Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) based PIPs (performance improvement plans) where neededPrepares, distributes and interprets reports, statistical analyses, data summaries and other written information to facility staff pertaining to the activities of QAPIPrepares periodic reports summarizing the status of facility compliance with established goals and measures set for quality assuranceAssists supervisors /managers in developing and implementing corrective action plansMonitors and reports on facility’s plans for correcting deficiencies identified by surveying clientEnsures that facility meets the client regulationsEnsures facility's policies and procedures meet regulations and are consistent with the facility’s practicesInvestigates incidents of non-complianceWorks with the Administrator in investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of residentsCoordinates facility preparation for surveysChairs and coordinates internal Quality Assurance Committee meeting as well as the Infection Control Committee meetingIdentifies training needs and develops and implements educational programs for staff related to quality assurance and compliance education andre-educationUtilizes assessment and scheduling protocol to evaluate quality of training and ensure that staff is adequately trained to meet desired outcomesMaintains records to document training and compliance with regulationsCoordinates provision of Information for regulatory surveyors with Administrator and Director of NursingMap out all infections with McGeer and non-McGeer criteria to provide for timely tracking and trendingConduct infection control surveillance daily rounds to confirm compliance with individual care plans for residents with infections by facility staffKeep abreast of any current information and attend educational opportunities to assist in role such as provided by CMS and CDC Knowledge of:Principles of management and administrationFacility programs, policies and proceduresQuality assurance and utilization review principles and methodsOBRA and other pertinent nursing home regulations as they apply to quality assurance activitiesBasic statistical and data gathering techniquesBasic training interventions that may be used to develop staff skills and knowledgeVaried approaches and techniques of adult instruction consisting of measurement, assessment, and skill based competencies Skills in:Verbal and written communicationProblem solvingAnalytical skills Ability to:Analyze and interpret information and dataWork with all levels of organizationDevelop and coordinate training programs Requirements:Requires current license to practice in AZ as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.In-state travel; valid AZ Driver's License is required Required SkillsActive RN license in AZInfection Preventionist Certification required Preferred Skills2 Step TB Test Notes:OnsiteSchedule:The team is flexible on the schedule.Options: 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 8am-5pm.- 8hrs Monday- Friday- Varied weekends may be required.   VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.   Contact Details : Account co-ordinator: Ramadas Kumaresan, Phone No: (847) 786-5904, Email: [email protected] VIVA USA INC.3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Additional Information: - Specialty: RN - Location: Flagstaff, Arizona, United States - Contact: About the Company: