Quality Assessment and Infection Control Nurse

Job description

In collaboration with the Health Services Administrator and the interdisciplinary team, the Quality Assessment and Infection Control Nurse works as a leader in quality improvement initiatives and Infection Preventionist for the organization. Major responsibilities of the position include quality assessment and assurance, surveillance and infection control, and leading/initiating performance improvement projects within the quality assurance program. Participates in on-call rotation as a nurse leader within the healthcare team. The starting salary range for this position is $82,918 to $110,903. ### Responsibilities - Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in identifying residents at risk for adverse outcomes and identifying measures by which those outcomes might be avoided/improved. - Track on a weekly basis pertinent quality measures – resident falls, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, and weight loss. - Receive, analyze, interpret and prepare facility reports and occurrences, including medication error reports, incident reports and unusual occurrence reports. - Effectively and efficiently utilizes multiple methods of data collection to obtain information on resident care, unit functioning, internal and external customer satisfaction. - Conduct and document investigations of unanticipated or sentinel events under the Department of Health standards. - Coordinate and lead monthly Quality Assurance meetings; prepare agenda, receive reports from individual departments and document corrective action plans. - Update, develop and implement policies and procedures related to quality improvement. - Conduct on-going surveillance using Center of Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria, documentation, and investigation of nosocomial infections. ### Qualifications - Experience in computer software such as Word and Excel. Experience with the electronic medical record. - Prefer at least one year of experience or additional course work or certification in infection control. - Prefer two to three years of experience with data collection, tabulation, analysis, interpreting and reporting of findings. - Must communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. ### Requirements - Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. - Licensed as an RN in the State of Virginia. - Minimum five years of experience as a Registered Nurse. - Prefer two to three years of experience working with the elderly. ### Benefits Snapshot - Paid Time Off package - Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs - Retirement Savings Plan with a company match - Paid Holidays - Free gym and pool access - Free parking - Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits