Job Information
Living Legends Health Regional QA Nurse in BUFFALO, New York
Description
REGIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE NURSE
5 Facilities within the Living Legend Portfolio ranging between Chatauqua County to Niagara County.
SHIFT: Full-Time
TRAVEL REQUIRMENT: Occasional overnight travel
The Regional QA Nurse will be required to travel beyond the assigned facilities when needed.
BENEFITS:
Weekly Paychecks
Referral Bonuses
Peer Mentorship
Generous Paid Time Off
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, provides clinical oversight, to a portfolio of skilled nursing facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knowledgeable of and assists with implementing state and federal regulations and the company’s policies and procedures.
Acts as a nurse mentor and advisor to facility leadership and assists in Director of Nursing orientation, by being available for consultation, keeping current with medical and nursing care processes, keeping abreast of changes in health care delivery systems and methods.
Provides onsite support with annual state and federal survey inspections, and any other regulatory agency.
Assists with developing a plan of correction following state or federal survey in cooperation with facility leadership.
Assists, as needed or requested, with development of adequate staffing patterns and ratios in cooperation with facility leadership.
Immediately notifies the appropriate company leadership of events which pose potential compliance and/or litigation risk. Assists facility leadership with managing, investigating, or providing follow-up education related to such events.
Conducts mock survey audits and performs onsite review of resident care and services on a routine basis and as requested, to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. Provides a verbal and/or written report of findings and recommendations for follow-up to the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Regional Vice President.
Maintains effective communication with facility leadership by reporting all observations while onsite to the Administrator and Director of Nursing. Conducts entrance and exit conferences with the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing or designees during each onsite visit.
Communicates routinely and effectively with the Regional Vice President regarding facility clinical performance, site visit schedules, survey activity, events or other clinically relevant information.
Assists with nurse recruitment and retention efforts as needed or requested. Participates in the interview and selection process for nursing positions as needed or requested.
Observes and emphasizes safety awareness and accident prevention to facility staff.
Reviews quality measures and quality data (CMS 5 star, QM/QI, Quintile Reports, etc.), assists facility leadership with development of performance improvement programs (PIPS), action plans and review outcomes in relation to established benchmarks.
Assists with developing and conducting ongoing training programs for nursing and other staff in response to QAPI programs to promote quality care and survey readiness at all times.
Attends and participates facility QAPI Meetings and Risk Meetings. Reviews quality measures and quality data, and QAPI assist in development of organizational performance improvement programs, action plans, PIPS, and review outcomes in relation to established benchmarks. Notifies the Regional Vice President of any concerns including failure to follow-up on recommendations.
Participates in the creation, revision and updating of policies and procedures in accordance with changes in standards of practice, state, and federal guidelines
Participates in appropriate, relevant healthcare associations and professional organizations.
Collaborates and coordinates with the company’s business partners including contracted consultants, vendors and other healthcare providers and partners.
Submits required reports to company leadership in an accurate and timely manner.
Pursues goals as established by the Regional Vice President on an annual basis. Works in partnership with the regional team to reach goals, meet targets, and deadlines for the mutual benefit and improvement of the quality of the facility and company.
Displays proficiency and ability to promote and teach the INTERACT standards.
Participates in monthly operations meetings as scheduled.
Acts as DON on a temporary basis when/if need arises.
Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
Abides by business code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
Travels as required to various facilities and meetings which may include overnight stays.
Expected to work forty plus hours a week including weeknights and weeknights as needed based on operational needs including on-call and emergencies.
Performs other duties as assigned including adjustment of schedule and physical locations based on operational needs.
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Nursing from accredited educational institution
NYS Registered Nurse License in good standing
Experience as Director of Nursing in Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing
Regional Quality Assurance Nurse experience preferred
Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Proficiency in various computer programs, applications, electronic communications, electronic medical records.
Must possess strong knowledge regarding state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.
Must be able to communicate in English, bot verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Ability to promote a positive. Conducive and efficient work environment
Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and effective manner with various levels of staff, professionals, agencies, family members
ABOUT US:
Living Legends is the branded collaboration of 4 blended portfolios including The McGuire Group, Taconic Healthcare, Absolut Care, and VestraCare.
Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, lifesaving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!
Pay range $110,000 - $140,000 depending on QA Experience
Qualifications
Experience
Preferred
- 1 year: Experience as Director of Nursing in Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
