Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $2,454 per week in Flagstaff, AZ

Job Title : Quality Assurance Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : Staff Augmentation Duration : 35 days Shift : Day Hours per Shift : 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM Experience : Minimum years of experience required License : Requires current license to practice in Arizona as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse Certifications : Infection Preventionist Certification required Must-Have : DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required Valid AZ Driver's License is required Description : We are seeking a Quality Assurance Nurse. Schedule options include 7 AM - 3 PM, 8 AM - 4 PM, or 8 AM - 5 PM, with varied weekends potentially required. This position will cover Quality Assurance, Staff Education, and Infection Prevention responsibilities. The role involves implementing policies and procedures related to quality assurance using applicable regulations and practices. The nurse will gather and analyze data through audits, interviews, and other activities to monitor compliance across all services. They will review monthly reports and develop performance improvement plans as necessary. Preparation and distribution of reports, statistical analyses, and summaries will also be part of the role. The Quality Assurance Nurse will assist managers in developing and implementing corrective action plans. They will monitor facility plans for correcting deficiencies identified by regulatory agencies. Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations is crucial. The nurse will investigate incidents of non-compliance and work on allegations of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment. Coordination of facility preparation for surveys and relevant committee meetings is required. Identifying training needs and developing educational programs for staff related to quality assurance and compliance is essential. Utilizing assessment protocols to evaluate training quality and ensure adequate staff training to meet desired outcomes is part of the duties. Maintaining records to document training and compliance with regulations is required. Daily infection control surveillance rounds will be conducted to ensure compliance with care plans. Staying informed with current information and attending educational opportunities provided by regulatory agencies is necessary. Knowledge of management principles, quality assurance methods, and nursing regulations is required. Skills in verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking are essential. The ability to analyze information, work across all organizational levels, and coordinate training programs is expected.