Quality Assurance Nurse-RN

Job Description

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is an upscale retirement community with over 400 Members. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our Members to enjoy life to the fullest.

Quality Assurance Nurse (RN)

About the Role

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is seeking a Quality Assurance Nurse (RN) to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of nursing documentation while supporting quality care and staff training in our Health Center. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented nurse who enjoys both clinical and administrative responsibilities in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities

Reconcile daily physician orders and ensure all entries are correct in the Vision system.

Support admissions, transfers, and discharges - including documentation and order entry.

Audit nursing records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly assessments and audits.

Lead in-service education and training for nursing staff and CNAs.

Oversee vaccine management and infection control procedures.

Audit narcotic records, medication carts, and refrigerated medication storage.

Monitor supply levels and coordinate with the Director of Nursing (DON) for replenishment.

Assist with lab draws, ordering lab supplies, and oxygen management.

Participate in state and federal surveys and inspections.

Complete monthly pharmacy reports and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Assist in orienting new staff, members, and families.

Carry the on-call phone on a rotating basis and attend required team meetings.

Provide direct nursing care as needed.

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the State of North Carolina.

Strong organizational, auditing, and documentation skills.

Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.

Physical Requirements

Able to move throughout the facility during the day.

Lift up to 20 lbs as needed.

Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and odors.

Why Join The Cedars?

EXTRAORDINARY IMPRESSIONS We strive to show compassion by exercising both empathy and sympathy through all of our customer interactions. We want to grow connections by using resources, knowledge, and compassion to cultivate trusting relationship within a culture of caring to ensure that physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs are met. We work to ensure that our environment is safe, clean, and focused on the customer. We strive to honor our commitment by extending our commitment to our customers beyond departmental expectations by taking an active part in residents' lives, regardless of the need. We value communication and strive to communicate with residents and family members clearly, promptly, and accurately.

We greet residents warmly, by name and with a smile.

We treat everyone with courteous respect.

We strive to anticipate resident's needs and act accordingly.

We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

We hold yourself and others accountable.

We make residents feel important.

We embrace and value our differences.

We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times

We pay attention to details.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success, and our benefits package reflects that belief. The Cedars offers team members an excellent work environment, paid time off, and competitive wages. Benefits for full-time employees include fully paid employee life, disability, medical, vision, and dental insurance. Full-time employees also receive 24 days paid time off, 401(k) employer match, employee assistance program, employee referral program, educational assistance and more. Part-time employees earn paid time off on a prorated basis and all employees are eligible for 401(k) and employer match if they work 1,000 hours in a year.

The Cedars of Chapel Hill, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression, proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

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