The Arcadia Family of Companies is a local non-profit organization committed to providing senior living excellence in a gracious, compassionate, and dynamic environment which meets the spiritual, physical, and social needs of every resident, client, and member we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in using a computer including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and other applicable software applications. Capacity to learn and master other applicable software applications.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Quality Assurance Nurse supports the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator in ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement within the skilled nursing facility. This role plays a key part in Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) survey preparation, compliance with Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 94, and oversight of the facility’s QAPI program. The QA Nurse performs audits, monitors quality indicators, analyzes trends, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote resident safety and optimal outcomes

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures compliance with the regulatory agencies and facility policy/procedure through early identification/auditing of clinical events and trends, which require measurement to ensure problem reduction. Areas to be audited include, but not limited to:

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cooperating with other disciplines in providing continuity of care which includes assisting with nursing team on resident admissions, and being support staff during survey process.
• Participation in resident/family education, when appropriate.
• Assists in developing and maintaining nursing service policies and procedures to implement the standards of care, in conjunction with Director of Nurses.
• Maintains clinical skills through nursing education and attends in- service training and education sessions, as required and needed.
• Attends scheduled nurses’ meetings and monthly QAPI, as necessary.
• Assures proper functioning of equipment and adequate supplies.
• Position is typically Sunday – Thursday (9-5), but needs to be flexible to work weekends, evening and nights, as necessary.
• May fill-in as a charge nurse or medication treatment nurse in an emergency coverage.

While performing their essential functions, employees are occasionally exposed to the following conditions:

• Air conditioned office environment
• Indoors without air conditioning
• Outdoors—all types of weather
• Hazardous material