Quality Assurance/Infection Control Nurse

Unclassified - Jonesboro, GA

Full-time

Jonesboro, GA

About the position

The Quality Assurance/Infection Control Nurse at Jonesboro NRC LLC plays a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of care within the facility. This position involves providing directive and supportive consultation to the nursing staff, working closely with the Director of Nursing Services to coordinate training and education initiatives. The nurse will monitor activities and assist in problem-solving when needs arise, particularly in areas such as monitoring the resident care delivery system and reviewing the duties of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). In addition to these responsibilities, the nurse will recommend medication delivery systems and ordering schedules, teach restraint reduction programs, and train staff on the use of various forms and systems. Performing chart reviews and checking physician orders as needed are also key components of this role. The nurse will monitor the implementation of the Seven Standards of Care and focus on infection control and prevention measures. Evaluating care plans and training staff on skin care prevention and treatment are essential tasks that contribute to the overall quality of care provided to residents. The Quality Assurance/Infection Control Nurse will also review Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care plans, ensuring that all nursing policies and procedures are adhered to. Participation in facility committees for policy development and in-servicing is expected, as well as attendance at Director of Nursing Services meetings. Staying current with new regulations, directives, and quality assurance manual materials is vital for accurately relaying and interpreting information to the nursing staff. The nurse will assist with the development of new programs as requested and act as a resource speaker for training and orientation of the interdisciplinary team. A significant aspect of this role is coordinating the Facility Infection Control Program, which involves investigating, controlling, and preventing infections within the facility, while maintaining a record of incidents and corrective actions taken.

Responsibilities

• Provides directive and supportive consultation to Facility nursing staff.
• Works with Director of Nursing Services to coordinate training.
• Educates and monitors activities related to resident care delivery.
• Reviews CNA duties and recommends medication delivery systems and ordering schedules.
• Teaches restraint reduction programs and trains staff on forms and systems.
• Performs chart reviews and checks physician orders as needed.
• Monitors implementation of Seven Standards of Care for infection control and prevention.
• Evaluates Care Plans and training for nursing staff.
• Observes and trains staff on skin care prevention and treatment.
• Reviews MDS and Care Plans to ensure compliance with standards.
• Trains and monitors adherence to all nursing policies and procedures.
• Participates in Facility committees for policy development and in-servicing.
• Keeps current with new regulations, directives, and QA manual material.
• Assists with new program development as requested.
• Acts as a resource speaker for training and orientation of interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates the Facility Infection Control Program to investigate, control, and prevent infections.

Requirements

• Valid CNA license is required.
• Experience in developing and implementing care plans is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of infection control practices and regulations.
• Ability to educate and train nursing staff effectively.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating nursing practices and procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in quality assurance processes within a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in nursing facilities.
• Skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution.