- The QA / Staff Development Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing programs and quality initiatives to ensure policies, procedures, and practices are in place and effective. Programs include, but are not limited to: infection control, advanced directives, laboratory testing and follow-up, physician orders and pharmacy follow-up, HIPPA, OSHA, wound care, incident and accident, lift use and safety, weight, therapy and restorative, hydration and nutrition, ADL documentation, MDS/ Care plans, and high risk.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse is responsible for training staff and completing competencies regarding quality initiatives and best practices.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse will audit nursing programs for completeness and accuracy. Noting programs that need more guidance and employees who need more training.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse will put quality initiatives in place to achieve or maintain positive outcomes in resident care.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse will find current applicable literature from reliable sources to enhance employee training, tools provided to staff, and training presentation.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse will have organized training programs and presentations on important topics readily available when needed.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse will have an organized, routine training schedules to cover the basics, updates, and any "hot topic" items. He/ She will work with all departments not just nursing.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse will be creative with training techniques so that information is memorable for staff- skits, games, contests, etc.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse may develop reward/ appreciation programs to incentivize staff learning and application of skills.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse is required to be present and/or available during surveys.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse is knowledgeable of federal and state agency regulations and requirements.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse will assist with plans of correction as a result of deficiencies sited or intervention due to incident that occurred.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse will contribute to the resident care plan.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse may be assigned nursing schedule duties and may participate in the on-call nursing schedule as assigned.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse will participate in Daily QA (morning) Meetings, Monthly/ Quarterly QA, Safety Committee Meetings, Resident Council Meetings when requested, Care Plan Meetings, in-service trainings, continuing education programs, and all other meetings called by Legacy or licensing entities.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team).
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse is expected to be available during an emergency to assist the facility and assess residents as needed.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse assists in maintaining quality resident care through the establishment of quality assurance/performance improvement monitoring programs (QAPI) and standards.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse participates in community events and marketing plans and programs as needed.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse is a resident advocate educating staff on Resident's Rights.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse will make introductory visits with new residents and employees timely.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse attends new hire orientation program when requested to greet and brief new employees on the facility mission and QA/ Staff Development Nurse's role in the building.
- The QA/ Staff Development Nurse may participate in the Ambassador Rounds Program.
- Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
- Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors.
- Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
- Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason.
- Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
- Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
- These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations which will be reviewed in the evaluation process. Supervisor may edit, alter, add to, or exclude duties and responsibilities based on the needs of the facility.
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QA Staff Development Nurse - Port Allen, United States - Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionDEPARTMENT: Nursing
SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing and/or Administrator
POSITION SUMMARY:
The QA / Staff Development Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing programs and quality initiatives to ensure policies, procedures, and practices are in place and effective. The QA/ Staff Development Nurse is responsible for training staff and completing competencies regarding quality initiatives and best practices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following represents the essential functions of the QA / Staff Development Nurse's role. This list is intended to be a general description of duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to change according to the needs of the facility determined by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/ REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications
o Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
o Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
o Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.
Education and/or Experience
o Degree in Nursing from accredited school
o Experience in Long-Term care setting preferred but not required.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
o Current valid LPN/LVN or RN License
