Quality Assurance Nurse Infection Preventionist (RN) QANIP25-31036

Job Title: Quality Assurance Nurse / Infection Preventionist (RN)

Location: Flagstaff AZ

Type: Contract

Days: Monday Friday 8 hours per day

Shift (Flexible): 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 8:00 AM 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $60 to $63/hr

Position Overview:

Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking Quality Assurance Nurse / Infection Preventionist (RN) for an exciting Travel or Local job in Flagstaff AZ.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Compliance (QAPI):

• Implement and monitor facility-wide policies and procedures based on nursing home regulations evidence-based practices and audits.

• Gather and analyze data through audits interviews and other activities to monitor compliance across departments and services.

• Review monthly CASPER (Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting) data to develop and lead QAPI PIPs (Performance Improvement Plans).

• Prepare and distribute statistical reports data summaries and written information to staff regarding QAPI activities and compliance status.

• Assist supervisors and managers in developing and implementing effective corrective action plans.

• Monitor and report on the facilitys progress in correcting deficiencies identified by surveying agencies.

• Ensure facility policies and procedures are current consistent with practices and compliant with regulations.

• Collaborate with the Administrator in investigating alleged incidents of abuse neglect or mistreatment of residents.

• Coordinate facility-wide preparation activities for regulatory surveys.

• Chair and coordinate the internal Quality Assurance Committee meetings.

Infection Prevention:

• Chair and coordinate the Infection Control Committee meetings.

• Perform daily infection control surveillance rounds to ensure staff compliance with individual care plans for residents with infections.

• Systematically track and trend infections using both McGeer and non-McGeer criteria.

• Maintain current knowledge of infection prevention standards and guidelines from CMS and CDC.

Staff Education:

• Identify staff training needs related to quality assurance and compliance.

• Develop and implement targeted educational programs for staff based on compliance requirements and performance gaps.

• Evaluate the quality of training and ensure staff are adequately skilled to meet desired outcomes.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation to track staff training and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current active RN license in Arizona (REQUIRED)

• Certification: Infection Preventionist Certification (REQUIRED)

• Clearance: Valid DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (REQUIRED)

• Experience: Demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance Compliance and/or Infection Prevention in long-term care or healthcare settings

• Mobility: Valid AZ Drivers License for in-state travel

• Knowledge: OBRA nursing home regulations QAPI principles basic statistical methods and adult learning/instruction techniques

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.