POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance Nurse plays a key role in monitoring, evaluating, and improving the quality of patient care within a healthcare organization. This position ensures compliance with regulatory standards, facilitates continuous quality improvement initiatives, and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and MLTC to promote excellence in clinical practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license.
• Experience:
• Minimum 1-3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Prior experience in quality assurance, performance improvement, or a similar role preferred.

SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient with data analysis tools and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to carry, lift, push, or pull at least 20lbs
  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

• Quality MonitoringReporting:
• Review patient care data, charts, and records to identify trends and variances.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal policies, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare reports on quality indicators and present findings to leadership.
• ComplianceRisk Management:
• Monitor adherence to clinical practice guidelines and healthcare standards CMS, DOH And MLTC
• Identify and address potential risks to patient safety and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with internal and external audits or accreditation processes.
• Performance Improvement:
• Collaborate with MLTC to implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain quality improvement (QI) plans.
• Educate staff on quality standards, procedures, and outcomes measurement.
• TrainingEducation:
• Provide training sessions on documentation standards, safety protocols, and quality benchmarks.
• Train new nurses on UAS clinical/non- clinical documentation for MLTC/NHTD
• Support ongoing professional development of clinical staff through evidence-based practices.
• Data Management:
• Use health information systems and quality tools to track metrics and outcomes.
• Analyze data to guide decision-making and recommend process improvements.
• Attend MLTC Meetings as required
• Create and provide QA reports when needed