Nurse, Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Nurse Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime We are looking for a compassionate Quality Assurance Nurse. This position is responsible for coordinating a structured Quality Assurance program that meets all federal and state regulatory requirements. Job Duties: Implements policies and procedures about quality assurance using guidelines such as nursing home regulations, facility practices, evidence-based practice, complaints, audits, observation, and other informational sources Gathers 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 regulations Reviews monthly CASPER (Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting) report and develops Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) based PIPs (performance improvement plans) where needed Prepares, distributes, and interprets reports, statistical analyses, data summaries, and other written information to facility staff about the activities of QAPI Prepares periodic reports summarizing the status of facility compliance with established goals and measures set for quality assurance Assists supervisors /managers in developing and implementing corrective action plans Monitors and reports on the facilitys plans for correcting deficiencies identified by surveying agencies Ensures that the facility meets state, federal, and Veterans Administration (VA) regulations Ensures facilitys policies and procedures meet regulations and are consistent with the facilitys practices Investigate incidents of non-compliance Works with the Administrator in investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of residents Coordinates facility preparation for surveys Chairs and coordinates internal Quality Assurance Committee meeting, as well as the Infection Control Committee meeting Identifies training needs and develops and implements educational programs for staff related to quality assurance and compliance education, and re-education Utilizes assessment and scheduling protocol to evaluate the quality of training and ensure that staff are adequately trained to meet desired outcomes Maintains records to document training and compliance with regulations Coordinates the provision of Information for regulatory surveyors with the Administrator and Director of Nursing Map out all infections with McGeer and non-McGeer criteria to provide for timely tracking and trending Conduct infection control surveillance daily rounds to confirm compliance with individual care plans for residents with infections by facility staff Keep abreast of any current information and attend educational opportunities to assist in roles such as those provided by CMS and CDC Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: Principles of management and administration Facility programs, policies, and procedures Quality assurance and utilization review principles and methods OBRA and other pertinent nursing home regulations as they apply to quality assurance activities Basic statistical and data gathering techniques Basic training interventions that may be used to develop staff skills and knowledge Varied approaches and techniques of adult instruction, consisting of measurement, assessment, and skill-based competencies Skills in: Verbal and written communication Problem solving Analytical skills Ability to: Analyze and interpret information and data Work with all levels of organization Develop and coordinate training programs