Quality Assurance Nurse jobs in Missouri

Overview:
We are seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance / Wound / Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring high standards of quality in all processes.

Job Duties:

-Completes weekly rounds on all patients with any skin issues (wounds, skin tears, surgical, clinical).
- Completes assessments and measurements of all skin issues.
- Round at least weekly, preferably with wound provider to ensure continuity and proper oversight.
- Collects any/all new skin assessments to ensure appropriate physician orders/treatments/and care plan interventions are initiated.
- Complete wound log with general information related to patients and status of wounds/skin issues.

- Complete comprehensive Risk management report for all patients with wounds and/or skin issues per Risk Management Committee guidelines.

-Participate in facility Risk Management Committee weekly and QA processes as needed.

-Ensures Braden assessment is completed timely with appropriate preventative interventions put in place.

-Complete QA reports as required monthly.

-Completes infection control data as needed.

-Completes education for clinical staff related to infection control, processes and clinical standards with ADON and DON as needed.

-Participates in clinical on-call rotation.

-Serves as a credentialed NHSN user and submits NHSN data timely as needed.

* Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Nursing.

REQUIREMENTS: must have unencumbered LPN or RN license in Missouri.

PREFER: wound care and clinical leadership experience.

Join our team as a Quality Assurance / Wound Nurse and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of quality for our residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Carthage, MO 64836 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carthage, MO 64836: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person