Quality Assurance Nurse, Sr. jobs in Rogers, AR

Southern Hills Rehab Center is seeking a QA/IP NURSE to join our team.

We offer competitive pay, great benefits and so much more!

Benefits

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance (75% of employee portion paid by company)
• Dental (50% employee portion paid by company)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary
• Paid Time-Off

As a nurse, you are the backbone of a strong clinical culture. The Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN) will help fulfill the care requirements of their patients and will be fully accountable for ensuring that the utmost in competent care and safety is consistently delivered to all residents.

Responsibilities and Purpose

· Identifies trends and conducts gap analysis between current and desired outcomes and performance.

• Establishes goals and objectives for professional development programs and learning activities to address identified needs.
• Designs, implements, and facilitates formal and informal programs/strategies using adult learning theory and incorporating available evidence established through research to address identified needs.
• Provides content expertise and facilitates clinical policies and procedures development, education, and implementation into practice.
• Facilitates analysis of clinical data, human resource reports or other cultural issues and identifies strategies for resolution including training or other interventions.
• Integrates interdepartmental/interdisciplinary initiatives across campuses or system.
• Facilitates the interface between processes, programs, or initiatives to ensure organizational and system needs are met.
• Leads process and practice changes to incorporate the latest evidence established through nursing research findings. For BMC and IHE Only:
• Evaluates effectiveness of education, professional development, or process change interventions.
• Coordinates and facilitates complex education and professional development programs.
• Assists client base with accreditation preparation.
• Conducts program costs, benefits, and outcomes analysis.
• Plans and coordinates implementation of new technology, clinical practice models and other large-scale initiatives.
• Leads organizational strategic initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Facilitates alignment with partners and academic institutions.
• Provides consultation and mentorship to clinical care providers throughout the system for implementation of evidence-based practice. SMC, IMH & IGH Only:
• Monitors unit based clinical quality measures.
• Knowledgeable regarding regulatory compliance.
• Assists with organizational strategic initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Provide bedside care.
• Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas.
• Collect samples and monitor catheters.
• Provide wound care.
• Obtain and administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Ensure the residents’ chart is current.
• Observe residents and record significant conditions and reactions. Notify appropriate parties of residents’ change in condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Take vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess the condition of residents.
• Keep residents’ family and physician informed of any changes in resident behavior, medications, or conditions of health.
• Modify residents’ care plan, care directives, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Nurse Aide flow sheets in conjunction with residents’ changes in condition.
• Assesses education, professional development and competency needs through analysis of quality reports and incidents reports, HR reports, direct observation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Desired Experience and Education

• Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License OR Registered Nurse License (RN)

· · Must have a current BLS CPR card

• One (1) or more years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long Term Care environment preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Quapaw, OK 74363: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person